A man was killed yesterday on Redwood City's Woodside Road after stepping out of a Jeep to try to stop a pickup truck that had just sideswiped his vehicle, according to police. The Ford pickup kept heading westbound and struck the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities say the investigation is active and are asking anyone with information to speak up.
What the police say
In a press release shared via the Redwood City Police Department, officers said the victim had been a passenger in a Jeep traveling southbound on Hudson Street when a Ford pickup exiting an alley near the Shell gas station sideswiped the Jeep.
Press Release: Fatal Vehicle Collision Investigation https://t.co/YVg4Tu6gJd
— Redwood City Police (@RedwoodCityPD) July 15, 2026
Police say the man got out and tried to stop the pickup. Investigators report the truck continued westbound on Woodside Road, the victim fell from the vehicle and was then struck. Officers say they have interviewed witnesses, reviewed surveillance footage and seized an unoccupied suspect vehicle as evidence. The case, they emphasize, is very much still open.
Where this happened and why it matters
Woodside Road is one of Redwood City's busiest and most collision-prone corridors, a stretch neighbors already know can be unforgiving. The city has repeatedly flagged portions of Woodside for safety upgrades. In its Walk Bike Thrive collision profiles, the city identifies segments of Woodside among the top high-injury corridors and recommends engineering and signal changes aimed at cutting down crashes (City of Redwood City).
Earlier incidents along the corridor, including a fatal pedestrian collision covered by Hoodline, have already put a spotlight on safety concerns on Woodside. This latest case adds another deadly marker on a road the city has long treated as a priority for fixes.
What's next in the probe
Detectives are continuing to interview witnesses and review surveillance video as they work to piece together the exact sequence of events leading up to the collision. Police say no arrests or charges have been announced at this time.
Officers report that a suspect vehicle has been located and seized and will be examined as part of the investigation. Anyone with information or relevant footage is urged to contact the Redwood City Police Traffic Unit at 650-780-7100.
