Oakland, CA – On the night of Wednesday, June 25, 2025, a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a big rig occurred on northbound Interstate 880 near the Hegenberger Road westbound on-ramp, according to CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that the accident took place around 11:39 PM in the middle lanes of Interstate 880, just south of Hegenberger Road.
Initial reports suggest that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and then by a big rig, which did not stop at the scene. Several vehicles pulled over to the shoulder, and multiple pedestrians were seen on foot near the incident, according to dispatch logs. A SigAlert was issued, and traffic was diverted to the Hegenberger Road off-ramp as authorities managed the investigation and cleanup.
The Alameda County Coroner was contacted, and a rotation tow service was dispatched to retrieve the involved vehicle for evidence.
The identity of the pedestrian has not yet been released, and CHP is continuing its investigation into the incident.
Pedestrian Fatalities and Wrongful Death Claims
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