Castro Valley hit-and-run crash kills 57-year-old pedestrian

Published October 1, 2026 4:13 PM PDT


A hit-and-run crash in Castro Valley on Thursday afternoon left a 57-year-old man dead, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Sgt. Jesus Aguilar of the CHP’s Hayward division said the crash happened around 1:29 p.m. at the intersection of Somerset and Anita avenues.

Victim was in crosswalk

What we know:

The victim was walking in a marked crosswalk with the walk signal activated when a vehicle struck him and fled, Aguilar said. The man died at the scene.

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Investigators have identified a potential vehicle and driver involved in the crash and are working to contact them, Aguilar said.

What we don't know:

Aguilar said he could not confirm whether the vehicle was speeding.

The Source: This story is based on information from Sgt. Jesus Aguilar of the California Highway Patrol’s Hayward division.

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