On August 24, 2023, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Fremont Fire and Fremont Police personnel responded to a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision in a parking lot at the 5000 block of Mowry Ave. The preliminary investigation indicates a 2-year-old juvenile was struck by the moving vehicle in the parking lot. The juvenile was treated on the scene by Fremont Fire personnel and transported to Eden Hospital, where the juvenile succumbed to the injuries.
The Fremont Police Traffic Unit is investigating the collision. The vehicle's driver remained on the scene and is cooperating with this investigation. Investigators are canvassing video surveillance footage that may have captured this collision from nearby sources. During the preliminary steps of this investigation, speed and impairment do not appear to be a factor with the vehicle's driver.
This is Fremont's 7th fatal traffic collision in 2023.
This tragedy deeply saddens Fremont Police Department, and we sympathize with the juvenile's family. As a community, we mourn this tragic loss of life. It is important to always be aware of traffic conditions, regardless of being on the road, on a driveway, or in a parking lot. In addition, slower speed and constant driver vigilance at all times behind the wheel will significantly improve driver perception and reaction time when responding to unexpected incidents.
This incident remains an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone who witnessed this collision or with information regarding this collision, please contact Officer J. Shannon with the Fremont Police Traffic Unit by calling (510) 790-6760. We also accept anonymous tips. Text 'Tip FremontPD' followed by your short message to 888-777 or via the web at https://www.fremontpolice.gov/iwant-to/submit-a-non-urgent-tip
Incident: Fatal Traffic Collision
Date of Incident: August 24, 2023
Location: Parking Lot at 5000 block of Mowry Ave
Case Number: 230824025
Media Contact: [email protected]
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