Oakland man dies after being struck by hit-and-run driver while walking dog

OAKLAND, Calif. -- A 68-year-old man was killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing a street with his dog near Lake Merritt in Oakland Friday morning, according to Oakland police officials.

At about 9:10 a.m., officers were called to the intersection of Harrison and 23rd streets and found an injured man, who had been hit by what police described as a dark colored, newer model Chrysler van.


The man's name was not released.

Police are still searching for the suspect vehicle and said they don't yet know if alcohol was a factor in the collision.



ABC7 News contributed to this story.