Oakland police area seeking the driver of a Hyundai Elantra that did not stop Wednesday evening after hitting a pedestrian, leaving him with critical injuries.
OAKLAND — A 59-year-old pedestrian was in critical condition Thursday after he suffered major head and other injuries when he was struck by a car that did not stop Wednesday evening near the Uptown district, authorities said.
According to initial police reports, the man, a Concord resident, was crossing the street when he was struck by a car that was going westbound on 23rd Street. The car, described as a silver Hyundai Elantra, continued on without stopping and was last seen going northbound on Valley Street, authorities said. A detailed description of the driver was not released. The man suffered a fractured skull, a broken leg and other injuries and was transported to a hospital, authorities said. Police have not been able to interview him.Review: Famed classic rock act showcases new lead singer in concertDear Abby: I spurned my dear friend because my insurance company told me to. Was that wrong?Harriette Cole: Did I fail a moral test when I saw this man's phone get stolen? Kurtenbach: MLB's SF Giants-Yankees Opening Night Netflix cash-grab proves nothing is sacred in modern sportsMass deportations could jolt Bay Area economy and trigger job losses, report warns
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