Richmond, CA (July 19, 2023) – In the early hours of Tuesday, July 18, 2023, a tragic car accident claimed the life of a pedestrian on the Interstate 580 Freeway near the Richmond Parkway off-ramp.
The collision occurred around 3:25 a.m., as reported by the California Highway Patrol.
Police rushed to the scene, finding the unidentified pedestrian with major injuries, leading to their death at the scene.
The driver of a 2023 Chevrolet 2500 box truck on the right shoulder after the crash stated they had not seen the pedestrian in the traffic lanes.
A comprehensive investigation is currently in progress.