Alameda Sheriff's Deputy Strikes and Kills Pedestrian in Hayward

An Alameda County Sherrif's truck hit a man and woman crossing Mission Boulevard at Cherry Way in Hayward early this morning, killing the male pedestrian. The incident is under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.

The female pedestrian was taken to the hospital with non life threatening injuries. For more information, click here and here.

The family of the pedestrian who passed away may have wrongful death claim against the Alameda County Sheriff's Department, depending on the facts of the incident. Which family members have standing to bring a wrongful death claim will be determined by the state's wrongful death statute.

This is the second fatal pedestrian accident on that stretch of Mission Boulevard. In January, a pedestrian was struck and killed at the intersection of Mission Boulevard and Lewelling Boulevard in Hayward.

Pete Clancy is an Oakland personal injury lawyer. In 2010, 2011 and 2012 he was named a "Rising Star" by SuperLawyers Magazine. He is also a Life Member of the Million Dollar Advocates' Forum.