Crime & Safety

Hayward Man 'Bumped' By Car While Crossing Castro Valley Boulevard

CHP said the 80-year-old pedestrian suffered minor injuries after being 'bumped' by a car while crossing Castro Valley Boulevard on Tuesday.

A Hayward man crossing Castro Valley Boulevard on Tuesday afternoon suffered minor injuries after getting "bumped" be a car.

Hermelo Ojeda, 80, was crossing the street, when he was hit by a San Leandro driver, accroding to CHP Public Information Officer Daniel Jacowitz.

Jacowitz said the 56-year-old driver claimed her view of Ojeda was obstructed by the car next to her. She was stopped at a redlight before proceeding at 2 to 5 mph and "bumping into" Ojeda.

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He said Ojeda, who was hit by "light impact" and "low speed," was transported to Kaiser in Hayward for minor injuries.

Editor's note: Thank you to reader Keleka for providing us with this news tip on our Facebook page.

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