Pedestrian Critical after Hit-and-Run on Bancroft Avenue at 85th Avenue [Oakland, CA]

Hit-and-Run Driver Involved in Pedestrian Accident on Bancroft Avenue in Oakland

 
OAKLAND, CA (October 5, 2021) – A man suffered critical injuries following a hit-and-run pedestrian accident on Bancroft Avenue on October 1.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision happened at 85th Avenue around 9:56 PM.
 
Based on an initial report, the man was walking across 85th Avenue in an unmarked crosswalk with a dog prior to the crash. At the same time, a 1999 Toyota Camry was at high speed eastbound on Bancroft in a bicycle lane. Subsequently, the vehicle went out of control and hit the man and the dog.
 
As a result, paramedics listed the man in severely critical condition with severe head trauma. Police only identified him to be an Oakland resident. The dog suffered a possible broken leg and was taken to a veterinarian for treatment.
 
After hitting the man, the Toyota then crashed into two parked vehicles before the male driver and his male passenger fled the scene on foot. At this point, the Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $5,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrests of the occupants of the Toyota.
 
In addition, officers ask anyone with information to call at 510-777-8570 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572.

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