Royce Vaughn, 47, killed in hit-and-run pedestrian collision at 28th Street near San Pablo Avenue in Oakland, California
Oakland police look for information in deadly hit-and-run
Police say the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run is a white 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact Oakland police.
Oakland police asking for information about death of pedestrian
Officers are asking anyone with information that may clarify what happened to Vaughn to get in touch with the department's criminal investigation's division at (510) 238-7950. People who want to remain anonymous can call the Crime Stoppers of Oakland TIP LINE at (510) 777-8572. Crimestoppers of Oakland is offering up to $10,000 for information that leads to an arrest in the case.
What do you want to do?
Oakland police are asking the public's help in locating the driver responsible for a deadly hit-and-run that killed Royce Vaughn, 47, at approximately 11 p.m. Friday night on 28th Street near San Pablo Avenue. Vaughn was probably a patron at a nearby bar or restaurant, and authorities are hoping someone who saw him prior to his death can provide information on the incident.
Why every fatality from a crash is not legally a wrongful death
After someone dies in a motor-vehicle accident, grieving family members and friends are often left with many questions. What caused the accident? Could it have been avoided? What do they do now that their loved one is gone?
Sometimes a fatal collision happens through no one's fault. Crashes caused by weather and road conditions, or by wildlife in the roadway, are examples. But when a fatal crash is caused by negligence, then family members should pursue a wrongful death claim, to uphold the victim's rights and begin the financial recovery process. Learn more about wrongful death claims here.
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