Incident: Fatal Traffic Collision
Location: 39200 block of Paseo Padre Parkway
Date/Time of Incident: August 18, 2019 at 11:50 p.m.
On Sunday, August 18, 2019, at 11:50 p.m., patrol officers were dispatched to a major injury collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian in the area of Paseo Padre Pkwy and Walnut Ave. Officers arrived and located a pedestrian (unidentified male, approximately 50 years of age) lying unconscious in the northbound lanes of Paseo Padre Pkwy mid-block between Walnut Ave and Capitol Ave (in front of the Raley’s Shopping Center).
The driver of the vehicle (Toyota Camry), an 18 year old female, Fremont resident stopped at the scene. Paramedics arrived a short time later and prepared to transport the pedestrian, however, he succumbed to his injuries and passed away at the scene. The driver was cooperative with the investigation and intoxication is not suspected to be a factor.
The Alameda County Coroner’s Office responded and will release the identification of the pedestrian once next of kin has been notified.
The cause of the collision is still under investigation.
This is Fremont's 4th fatal traffic collision in 2019.
Any witnesses are asked to contact Officer Burch with the Fremont Department Traffic Unit at [email protected] or call 790-6800. We will also accept anonymous tips. Text, ‘Tip FremontPD’ followed by your short message to 888-777 or via the web at https://local.nixle.com/tip/alert/6216337.
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