Stolen car strikes, kills bicyclist in Oakland; driver flees scene, remains at large

A bicyclist was killed in East Oakland after he was struck by the driver of a stolen car on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at the intersection of 29th Avenue and International Boulevard, pictured above. (Harry Harris/staff)

OAKLAND — A bicyclist died Wednesday morning after he was hit by a driver in stolen car in the Fruitvale district, authorities said.

The person driving the car ran away from the scene and was being sought, police said at midday.

The bicyclist’s name was not immediately released.

The collision happened about 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of 29th Avenue and International Boulevard.

Initial reports from police were that the stolen vehicle, a Hyundai, was going eastbound on International Boulevard when it collided with a box truck going the same direction.

The impact caused the Hyundai to spin out and strike the bicyclist, who was riding westbound on International Boulevard, police said..

The bicyclist was ejected onto the roadway. He was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

The truck driver remained on the scene.

A detailed description of the Hyundai driver was not available. Witnesses told police the driver was bleeding from the face as they fled.

Police were working to gather more information about the stolen vehicle.