SAN LEANDRO — A woman was killed in a hit-and-run traffic collision early Monday morning and a suspect was later arrested, authorities said.
Coroner’s officials did not immediately release the name of the woman, pending confirmation of her identity and notification of her next of kin.
The collision happened shortly after 12 a.m. Monday in the 600 block of Lewelling Boulevard.
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Police said the woman was a pedestrian, but it was not clear if she was in a crosswalk or elsewhere on the street.
Police found her in the roadway, suffering from severe injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
A short time later police located the vehicle and the driver suspected of striking her, in the parking lot of a nearby business, according to Lt. Abe Teng.
After a preliminary investigation, the driver was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter, driving under the influence and felony hit-and-run, Teng said. The district attorney is reviewing the case for possible charges.
Check back for more information on this developing story.
