Oakland police investigate the scene of a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian accident along International Boulevard near 96th Avenue on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
OAKLAND — A man died Monday afternoon in East Oakland after he was struck by a vehicle that kept going, authorities said.
The collision happened about 12:49 p.m. on the 9500 block of International Boulevard, in the Elmhurst Park area.
The man person was apparently crossing the street when he was hit by an SUV, authorities said. The driver fled in the vehicle.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
A detailed description of the SUV and its driver were not immediately released.
A portion of International Boulevard was shut down while police investigated.
Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $10,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of the driver. Anyone with information may call police traffic investigators at 510-777-8570 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572.
Originally published at Harry Harris