Man lying on Oakland street dies after being hit by car

OAKLAND — A man lying on an East Oakland street died Tuesday night after he was struck by a car, authorities said.

The name of the man has not yet been released. He is believed to be 46-years-old and unhoused, authorities said.

The fatal incident happened about 9:15 p.m. Tuesday in the 7100 block of San Leandro Street.

Police said the man was lying in a westbound traffic lane when he was struck by a car.  The man was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Why the man was in the roadway is under investigation.

The driver of the car remained at the scene  and provided a statement to traffic investigators, police said.

The case remains under investigation.  Anyone with information may call traffic investigators at 510-777-8570.

Check back for updates on this developing story.