OAKLAND \u2014 A man crouching on an East Oakland street died Tuesday night after he was struck by a car, authorities said.<\/p>\n
The name of the man has not yet been released. He is believed to be 46-years-old and unhoused, authorities said.<\/p>\n
The fatal incident happened about 9:15 p.m. Tuesday in the 7100 block of San Leandro Street.<\/p>\n
Police said the man had been standing in the roadway and that several cars had been able to avoid him.\u00a0 But for some reason he began crouching down in a westbound lane and was struck by a Toyota Corolla, driven by a 17-year-old Oakland boy, police said.\u00a0 The man was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased.<\/p>\n
Why the man was in the roadway is under investigation.<\/p>\n
The teen driver remained at the scene\u00a0 and provided a statement to traffic investigators, police said.<\/p>\n
The case remains under investigation.\u00a0 Anyone with information may call traffic investigators at 510-777-8570.<\/p>\n
Check back for updates on this developing story.<\/p>\n
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