Pedestrian on Interstate 580 killed after being hit by vehicle near Richmond exit

Pedestrian on Interstate 580 killed after being hit by vehicle near Richmond exit

RICHMOND — A vehicle hit and killed a pedestrian on a freeway early Thursday, the California Highway Patrol said.

Related Articles

Crashes and Disasters |


Crash in Fremont leaves one man dead, another injured

Crashes and Disasters |


Feds now probing electric vehicle crash in Pleasanton that killed family of four

Crashes and Disasters |


Fremont: Motorcyclist killed in suspected DUI crash

Crashes and Disasters |


Pleasanton: Crash that killed family of 4 in VinFast EV prompts federal inquiry

Crashes and Disasters |


Berkeley man sentenced to house arrest, probation for killing man in 2021 car crash

The collision happened on westbound Interstate 580 near the Harbour Way exit, according to the agency. Officers were called to the scene about 1:25 a.m.

Authorities did not identify the person who died immediately, pending notification of their relatives.

The CHP did not say in its initial information whether the driver who hit the pedestrian stayed at the scene.

The CHP closed all westbound lanes of the freeway for about two hours to investigate, and issued a Sig Alert for severe traffic. All the lanes were back open at 4 a.m.

Please check back for updates.