Two pedestrians were struck on Interstate 580 in Livermore late Sunday, and one died, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The collision occurred at about 9:30 p.m. Sunday on the westbound I-580 off-ramp at Isabel Avenue, the CHP said. One of the victims died at the scene, and the other was taken to a local hospital, their condition unknown.
The incident started with an altercation between an Uber driver and a passenger, the CHP said. The driver felt unsafe, called 911 and pulled over, telling the passenger to exit the vehicle.
A short time later, a vehicle hit two pedestrians on the off-ramp, including the Uber passenger. It was unclear where the other pedestrian came from, the CHP said.
“It’s one main feeder from the valley here, on a Sunday like that? It’s crazy that would happen,” said Jason Walter of Livermore.
An Uber spokesperson says they are currently investigating the incident and are also working with law enforcement.
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CHP said the driver who hit the pedestrians was cooperative and stayed at the scene. That driver has not been arrested.
The off-ramp was closed for hours after the crash but reopened for the Monday morning commute.
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