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Oakland police make arrest in fatal hit and run of 100-year-old

By KTVU staff
Published  February 24, 2023 10:42am PST
Oakland
KTVU FOX 2

Woman arrested in fatal Oakland hit-and-run of 100-year-old

Oakland police arrested a woman who fatally struck an elderly man with her car before fleeing the scene on Sunday. Authorities are not releasing the suspect's name, but said the investigation is ongoing.

OAKLAND, Calif. - The Oakland Police Department said Friday they arrested a woman connected to the fatal hit-and-run that killed a 100-year-old man.

Authorities identified the suspect to KTVU as Akesha Norman, 48. Investigators used surveillance video and images to track her down.

Tzu-Ta Ko was struck at about 7 a.m. Sunday at 19th and Harrison streets by Lake Merritt. Police had said they were looking for the driver of a white Mini Cooper before Friday's announcement.

Oakland police also credited the community with helping make the arrest. 

Arrest made in alleged hit-and-run that killed 100-year-old

Oakland police said they arrested a suspect who was wanted in connection with a recent hit and run that killed a 100-year-old man.

Ko's daughter, Shirley Ko told KTVU on Tuesday, "We're really, really close, so this is really a shock for me."

She said her father "enjoys walks. He's pretty healthy. That's why we're very surprised. He walked almost every day."

The victim was a retired Taiwanese government official who celebrated his 100th birthday in November. His wife died in January.

"Everybody should learn from him," his daughter said. "He lived over 100. He exercised, he takes care of himself."