1 Killed in Pedestrian Accident on 80 Freeway Near University Avenue [Berkeley, CA]

Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Vehicle in Berkeley Pedestrian Accident on 80 Freeway

 
BERKELEY, CA (June 1, 2020) — A victim died Friday morning after being struck by a driver in a pedestrian accident on 80 Freeway near University Avenue.
 
The deadly accident happened around 2:50 a.m. on the westbound side of the freeway.
 
Authorities hope to determine why the pedestrian was on the freeway. However, police did not release the victim’s identity.
 
The driver of the Kia Optima that struck the pedestrian stayed at the scene. In addition, the driver cooperated with police questioning. However, information surrounding whether speed or impairment played a role has not been confirmed.
 
If anyone would like to help detectives piece together this crash, please call the California Highway Patrol Oakland office at 510-457-2875.

News like this is never easy to learn. To those mourning this heartbreaking loss, we’d like to express our sympathies to you.

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