Fremont fatal collision victim, 76, struck twice: PD

(KRON) — The Fremont Police Department is investigating the city’s fifth fatal traffic collision of the year after an elderly man was hit by two separate vehicles while pushing a shopping cart across the street on Tuesday morning.

FPD said its officers responded to the area of Paseo Padre Parkway and Capitol Avenue at 5:08 a.m. for a report of a “major injury collision.”

The victim, confirmed as a 76-year-old Fremont resident, was found down in the roadway where he was pronounced dead at the scene, said police. He has not yet been identified.

“Preliminary findings indicate that the pedestrian was attempting to cross Paseo Padre Parkway mid-block, south of Capitol Avenue, while pushing a shopping cart containing personal belongings,” said investigators. “The pedestrian was near the raised center median divider when the vehicle traveling northbound on Paseo Padre Parkway struck both the pedestrian and the shopping cart. It appears that a second unknown vehicle struck the pedestrian following the initial collision.”

Fremont police said the first vehicle driver initially left the area before officers arrived, but they later returned and is cooperating with the investigation. Police did not release further details on the second suspected driver.

This is an active case.

Any witnesses or those with information on the incident are encouraged to contact the Fremont Police Traffic Unit at (510) 790-6760. Those who wish to remain anonymous can text ‘Tip FremontPD’ with a short message to 888-777 or visit here.