Press Release - Fatal Traffic Collision

Fatal Traffic Collision

On February 26, 2023 at 10:08 am, East Palo Alto Police Officers were called to the scene of a collision on the 2200 block of Ralmar Avenue. During the response, officers were updated that the collision was an automobile verses a pedestrian and there were apparent injuries. Police were also advised that the vehicle involved may have fled the scene. Officers located a 64-year-old man on the driveway of a residence and found that he was unconscious with some apparent injuries. There were also three vehicles parked in the area that had been collided into. The man was immediately transported to the hospital. The vehicle that collided with the pedestrian was located approximately a block away, where it had collided with two more vehicles and the fence of a home. The initial investigation did not indicate the driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The pedestrian received emergency medical treatment at the hospital but succumbed to his injuries and died. The investigation is still ongoing. Any persons that were witness to this incident or have information that’s related to the collision are encouraged to contact the East Palo Alto Police Department.

Anyone with information please contact the East Palo Alto Police Department at (650) 853-3160 and reference case 23-563.

Prepared by:

Interim Chief Jeff Liu