Vallejo, CA – In the early hours of Saturday, May 9, 2026, a pedestrian collision resulted in a fatality on eastbound Interstate 80 near the Tennessee Street on-ramp, according to CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 1:06 AM.
Authorities said a silver Toyota Prius was stopped on the right shoulder with hazard lights activated when the driver exited the vehicle and began running eastbound on the shoulder. A passenger from the vehicle, described as a Lyft driver, pursued the individual on foot.
A black Audi S5 reportedly struck the man who was running in the roadway, coming to a stop on the right shoulder following the impact. The victim was found lying face down on the right shoulder upon the arrival of responding officers.
A traffic break was initiated, and all lanes were blocked in the immediate aftermath before lanes two and three were closed for an extended period while investigators processed the scene. The Solano County Sheriff’s Office was notified to contact the coroner.
All debris measurements were completed, and vehicles were moved to the right shoulder before all lanes were reopened at approximately 2:27 AM. Caltrans was notified of the clearance.
No additional details regarding the identity of the deceased or the full circumstances leading up to the collision had been released at the time of reporting. The investigation remains ongoing.
Pedestrian Fatalities and Wrongful Death Claims
Drivers have a duty of care towards pedestrians, which includes being vigilant for those travelling by foot and, if a collision occurs, staying with the victim, alerting emergency responders, and cooperating with authorities investigating the crash.
For those who lose a loved one in a pedestrian accident, filing a wrongful death claim with the assistance of an experienced attorney can provide compensation for medical bills, funeral costs, and other related damages.
