Wednesday, January 25, 2012

MAN DEAD AT SCENE OF HIT AND RUN

By Zoneil Maharaj

A pedestrian was found dead this morning after a possible hit-and-run near the intersection of Alvarado-Niles Road and Union Square Drive in Union City, police said.

Police responded to the location at 6:11 a.m. after receiving a report of a man down, said Sgt. Dean Sato of the Union City Police Department.

Based on the victim’s injuries and evidence at the scene, investigators believe that he was struck by a vehicle going westbound on Alvarado-Niles Road, Sato said.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. His identity has not yet been released.

Police are urging anyone with information to contact investigating officer Michael Silva at 510-675-5292 or the Union City Police Department at 510-471-1365.

Anonymous tips may also be left by calling 510-675-5207 or by emailing tips@unioncity.org.

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