On Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at approximately 2:11 am, Newark Police Officers and members of the Alameda County Fire Department responded to a report of a male lying in the roadway in the area of Central Avenue near California Street. Upon arrival, emergency personnel located a pedestrian in the roadway and immediately rendered aid. Unfortunately, the victim, a 29-year-old male residing in Fremont, succumbed to his injuries.
Preliminary information indicates the victim was struck by a vehicle traveling westbound on Central Avenue. The suspect vehicle left the scene prior to officers arriving.
At this time, this hit and run collision remains under investigation.
Anyone with information about this collision is asked to please contact Traffic Officer Ryan Johnson via email at [email protected] or by phone at 510.578.4934.
Community Engagement Manager Jada Chiu will be the point of contact for media inquiries. She can be reached via email at [email protected] or contacted by phone at 510.578.4929.
