Oakland man dies in hit-and-run crash while crossing street

mercurynews.com February 4, 2025, 09:00 PM UTC

A 77-year-old man, Michael Burawoy, died in a hit-and-run crash in Oakland on Monday evening. The incident occurred around 7:10 p.m. as he was walking in a marked crosswalk at Grand Avenue and Park View Terrace. Burawoy was struck by a dark-colored SUV traveling west on Grand Avenue. The impact was severe, causing him to be thrown approximately 75 feet. He was treated at the scene and later pronounced dead at the hospital. Police are searching for the SUV and its driver but have no detailed descriptions. The investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear if drugs or alcohol were involved.


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