Courtney Osegueda Killed in Oakland Hit-and-Run Accident on MacArthur Boulevard
Courtney Osegueda ID’d as Woman Killed in Pedestrian Crash on MacArthur Boulevard in Oakland
Oakland, California (March 5, 2021) – The woman who died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver last week on Thursday afternoon in Oakland has been identified as Courtney Osegueda, 31, of Fremont.
The deadly pedestrian accident occurred at about 3:25 p.m. Thursday, February 25, in the 300 block of MacArthur Boulevard.
According to the police, Osegueda was attempting to cross MacArthur Boulevard when an eastbound Nissan Maxima crossed the double yellow lines and hit her.
Pedestrian Killed in Crash on MacArthur Boulevard
Osegueda died in the accident.
The driver of the Nissan did not stop to render aid to the victim and fled the scene. There was no description of the suspect.
Authorities are searching for the hit-and-run suspect.
A GoFund Me has been created to help cover funeral expenses for Osegueda.
Pedestrian Accidents in California
The number of pedestrians being seriously injured or killed in California is increasing every year due to the growing numbers of people walking in the streets and the ever-increasing number of motor vehicles on the roads.
Safety Tips for Pedestrians
- Make yourself visible to other road users by wearing bright colored clothes, reflector jackets, or using a flashlight when walking at night.
- Avoid distractions such as using your phone while on the streets.
- Cross streets on marked crosswalks and obey traffic lights.
- Always pay attention to your surroundings.
- Be predictable by observing all traffic rules and obeying signs and signals.
Safety Tips for Drivers
- Look out for pedestrians, particularly in hard-to-see conditions, for example, at night and in bad weather.
- Yield and be ready to stop whenever a pedestrian has the right-of-way.
- Be cautious when parking or backing up – pedestrians can move across your path.
- Observe all traffic rules.
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