According to the Fremont Police Department, a person was riding a bicycle or walking east across Fremont Boulevard when they were hit by a vehicle traveling southbound towards the Delaware Drive intersection
Fremont, CA – A crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian left one person dead in Fremont early Thursday morning, according to a police report.
The deadly collision occurred near Fremont Boulevard and Delaware Drive at about 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 18.
According to the Fremont Police Department, a person was riding a bicycle or walking east across Fremont Boulevard when they were hit by a vehicle traveling southbound towards the Delaware Drive intersection.
Whether the victim was in or out of a crosswalk was not immediately determined. The victim was transported to a hospital, where they were pronounced deceased.
The victim’s identity was not released pending identification and notification of the next-of-kin.
The driver, who was unhurt, remained at the scene and cooperated with the police. Authorities do not believe impairment played any role in the incident.
The Fremont Police Department is investigating the accident. Anyone with information on the collision is urged to call the department’s traffic unit at 510-790-6760.
Fremont ranks among the largest cities in Alameda County in both land area and population, and its continued growth has contributed to a noticeable rise in traffic accidents in recent years. As the population expands, local roadways have experienced heavier congestion, increasing the likelihood of collisions. Data from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) indicates that Fremont reported 518 traffic-related injuries and fatalities in 2023, a slight decline from the 677 victims recorded the year before. Despite this minor decrease, pedestrian-related accidents remain a serious concern on Fremont roads. OTS records show that the percentage of pedestrians injured or killed against total traffic-related injuries in 2023 increased by more than 1.5% compared to 2022. The intersections of Normal St/Park Blvd/Alcohon Blvd tri-intersection and 32nd & Fremont are consistently identified as high-risk corridors due to the large number of pedestrian-involved crashes reported annually. This is often driven by dense traffic volumes in these areas. Improving driver awareness, attentiveness, and compliance with traffic laws could significantly enhance safety on Fremont’s busiest roadways.
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