Woman Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash In Oakland

OAKLAND, CA — A woman was killed in a hit-and-run collision early Sunday morning in downtown Oakland, a police lieutenant said.

The collision was reported at 2:24 a.m. after a woman in her 60s was struck while crossing the road in the 400 block of 14th Street, Lt. Alan Yu said.

The victim suffered severe head injuries and she was taken to a hospital where she died.

"Very sad," Yu said.

Speed appears to have played a role in the collision. The suspect may have been driving a 4-door dark sedan.

The victim was identified today as 62-year-old Yanfren Zhao.

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