OAKLAND — A pedestrian trying to cross an East Bay freeway died early Monday after being hit by a vehicle in what the California Highway Patrol said was a hit-and-run.
The collision happened about 5:40 a.m. on southbound Interstate 880 at the South 16th Avenue off-ramp just north of the Embarcadero. Authorities did not identify the pedestrian immediately, pending the investigation and notification of relatives.
The CHP said they did not know why the person was on the freeway. The driver that hit the person did not stay at the scene.
Initial reports confirmed by the CHP said the pedestrian tried to cross the freeway from the right-hand side while trying to get to the center divide area. That person wound up down in the far left lane.
The CHP issued a Sig Alert for severe traffic at 6:15 a.m. and advised motorists to use Interstate 580 as an alternative.
The investigation into the crash and the search for the driver remain active, according to the CHP. They said anyone with information can call their Oakland office at 510-457-2875. Information should be submitted to CHP Officer R. Perez.
No other information was available immediately.
Staff writer Harry Harris contributed to this story.