Concord Man Critically Injured in Oakland Hit-and-Run

Victim suffered fractured skull, broken leg in late-night incident.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 4:05am by Ben Kaplan

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A 59-year-old man from Concord is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run collision in Oakland's Uptown neighborhood. The victim suffered a fractured skull, broken leg, and other injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Why it matters

Hit-and-run incidents have been an ongoing issue in the Bay Area, with Oakland seeing a high rate of such collisions. This latest incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face and the need for improved road safety measures and driver accountability.

The details

According to police, the collision occurred around 11 p.m. on a dimly lit street in Oakland's Uptown district. The victim, a 59-year-old man from Concord, was struck by a vehicle that then fled the scene. Emergency responders transported the man to a nearby hospital, where he was listed in critical condition with a fractured skull, broken leg, and other injuries.

  • The incident occurred around 11 p.m. on March 26, 2026.

The players

Concord Resident

A 59-year-old man from Concord who was the victim of the hit-and-run collision.

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What’s next

Police are currently investigating the incident and searching for the vehicle and driver involved in the hit-and-run collision.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the need for improved road safety measures, better lighting, and stricter enforcement to protect pedestrians in Oakland's urban neighborhoods.