Oakland, CA: Pedestrian Killed in Multi-Car Crash on Interstate 880
Person Killed in Oakland Pedestrian Accident on Interstate 880 near Interstate 80
Oakland, California (September 14, 2020) – A pedestrian was killed Monday night following a multi-vehicle crash in Oakland, according to a local news source.
The deadly accident took place just before 7:36 p.m. on Interstate 880, just south of Interstate 8.
The California Highway Patrol said the pedestrian was crossing the freeway when they were struck by a sport utility vehicle.
Deadly Oakland Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Pedestrian
Paramedics responded to the scene and performed CPR on the pedestrian. Despite life-saving measures, the victim did not survive their injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
No other injuries were immediately reported.
All lanes of Interstate 880 North were blocked at the Grand Avenue off-ramp following the crash. Motorists were being diverted to the 7th Street exit ramp.
As of 9:15 p.m., all lanes were reopened.
The crash remains under investigation.
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Losing a loved one in a car accident is devastating. It is even worse when a third party was responsible for the collision. Car accidents can be caused by many factors, including a driver’s fault, other road users’ faults or failure by the local authorities or agencies to maintain good roads or put proper signage. One or several of these factors could contribute to an accident resulting in wrongful death.
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