Arrest Made In Carjacking That Killed East Bay Dad

ALAMEDA COUNTY, CA – Alameda County deputies arrested an Oakland man over the weekend who allegedly carjacked a truck last week in San Lorenzo, running over the victim and killing him, sheriff's officials said Monday.

Victor Alvarez, 42, was booked into the Alameda County Jail on suspicion of multiple charges, including murder and carjacking, according to jail records.

Alvarez allegedly got inside a pickup truck that was left unattended with the engine running Thursday at about 5:30 a.m. in the 15000 block of Via Del Sol, sheriff's officials said.

When the truck's driver returned to the vehicle, he tried to stop Alvarez. Alvarez, however, threw him to the ground and ran him over with the truck before fleeing.

The victim, later identified as 46-year-old James Figueroa of San Lorenzo, a father of two, was taken to a hospital where he died.

A GoFundMe account was set up for Figueroa and can be found at: James "Kimo" Figueroa.

"Kimo fought for his life after he was run down by a suspect stealing his truck on Thursday morning, but was taken off life support hours later," the GoFundMe organizer wrote. "I am asking for your help for Kimo's final arrangements, and any money left over will go to Andrew and Jonah."

Additional details on the suspect and his arrest were not released.

Details on the fundraiser can be viewed here.

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--Bay City News contributed to this report/Images via ACSO and Go Fund Me