One Adult, Five Juveniles Cited After Hit-and-Run During Student Protest

Fremont police say a pedestrian was struck by an SUV during a student-led protest against ICE immigration enforcement.

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

Fremont police have cited one adult and five juveniles following a hit-and-run incident during a student-led protest against ICE immigration enforcement on January 29. A Fremont woman was cited for criminal mischief and disorderly conduct, while a juvenile driver was cited for leaving the scene of a personal injury accident and a juvenile pedestrian was cited for being in the roadway. Three other juveniles were cited for various offenses including criminal mischief, theft, obstructing an officer, and disorderly conduct.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the tensions and potential for violence that can arise during protests, especially those involving minors. It also raises questions about police response and crowd control tactics during student-led demonstrations.

The details

According to investigators, a Fremont woman was cited for criminal mischief and disorderly conduct. A juvenile driver was cited for leaving the scene of a personal injury accident, while a juvenile pedestrian was cited with pedestrian in the roadway. A third juvenile was cited for criminal mischief and theft, and two others were cited for obstructing an officer and disorderly conduct.

  • The incident occurred on January 29, 2026 during a student-led protest against ICE immigration enforcement.

The players

Fremont woman

A Fremont resident who was cited for criminal mischief and disorderly conduct.

Juvenile driver

A minor who was cited for leaving the scene of a personal injury accident.

Juvenile pedestrian

A minor who was cited for being a pedestrian in the roadway.

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The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for improved crowd control tactics and de-escalation strategies when dealing with student-led protests, in order to prevent violence and ensure the safety of all involved.