Pedestrian killed in Oakland hit-and-run

OAKLAND — A man walking in the roadway died Thursday night after he was hit by a vehicle in East Oakland that failed to remain at the scene, police said.

The name of the man killed has not yet been released pending confirmation of his name and notification of his family.  He is believed to be in his 70s and an Oakland resident, authorities said.

The fatal collision happened about 9:33 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of 98th and Bancroft avenues.

Police said a silver two-door hatchback vehicle...