Oakland, CA (August 15, 2026) – A man in his 60s died after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of West MacArthur Boulevard and Webster Street, near Mosswood Park in North Oakland, according to Oakland police.
The crash was reported at approximately 8:30 p.m. on August 15, 2026. Police said the man was walking in the roadway when he was struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound on West MacArthur Boulevard.
The man was taken to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Police said the driver stopped at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
Police said drugs and alcohol are not believed to be contributing factors in the crash.
This is a developing story. Details may change as the investigation continues.
A pedestrian struck late at night rarely gets a full picture right away, and the family of the man who died deserves clear answers about exactly what happened at that intersection.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Oakland, CA
Police haven’t said whether the man was crossing at a marked crosswalk, in a travel lane, or elsewhere in the roadway when he was struck. Walking outside a marked crosswalk doesn’t automatically determine fault under California law, and drivers still have a duty to watch for pedestrians in the roadway, especially at night.
- Request the official police report once it’s released, including any findings on visibility, speed, or right-of-way at the intersection.
- Avoid giving a recorded statement to the driver’s insurance company before speaking with an Oakland pedestrian accident lawyer.
- Preserve evidence quickly, including photos of the intersection, any nearby business or traffic camera footage, and the street lighting conditions at the time of the crash.
- Do not accept a settlement offer before an attorney has reviewed the full circumstances of the crash.
California follows a pure comparative fault rule, so even if fault is contested, the family may still be able to pursue a wrongful death claim, with any shared-fault finding only reducing, not eliminating, what can be recovered. A wrongful death claim generally must be filed within two years of the date of death under Code of Civil Procedure Section 377.60. For this crash, that deadline falls on August 15, 2028. An Oakland wrongful death attorney can help the family understand what a claim like this involves.
Contact Our California Personal Injury Attorneys
Losing a family member to a nighttime crash like this is devastating, especially while basic questions, like exactly where he was walking and whether the driver saw him in time, remain unanswered.
The Law Offices of J.G. Winter is a California personal injury firm led by attorney Jeremy Winter, who has represented injured people and grieving families statewide since being licensed by the State Bar of California in 2006. Our California personal injury attorney team handles wrongful death claims arising from pedestrian crashes like this one, alongside car, truck, and motorcycle cases across the state.
Street lighting conditions, any nearby traffic or business camera footage, and the driver’s account of what happened are the kind of evidence that fades quickly, so preserving it early matters to a wrongful death claim.
We work on contingency, so there is no upfront cost to speak with us, and your family owes nothing unless we recover on your behalf.
When your family is ready, call us, and we’ll walk you through what a wrongful death claim like this involves, at whatever pace feels right for you.
