The Oakley Police Department is investigating a fatal crash after a vehicle struck a pedestrian at approximently 9:55 am Thursday at Main Street at Simoni Ranch Road.
The incident prompted police to shut down a portion of Main Street in both directions which was later opened up at 1:10 pm Thursday. Police have not yet released any information on the crash.
According to family, a woman was walking back from the Panchos Market when a vehicle (SUV) traveling at a high rate of speed hit her from behind instantly killing her. They said police did have the driver in custody.
FATAL COLLISION AT MAIN STREET AND RAMOS RANCH ROAD
Oakley, CA – On March 27, 2025 at 9:55AM a vehicle was travelling northbound on Main Street and collided into a single female pedestrian at the intersection of Main Street and Ramos Ranch Road. The pedestrian died at the scene due to the collision. The collision occurred mere feet from the home of the decedent and the family was home when the collision occurred.
The Oakley Police Department responded with patrol officers, traffic officers and detectives. Main Street had to be completely shut down for approximately three hours while the scene investigation took place.
The driver (male, 77) of the vehicle was transported to a local hospital and the driver is cooperating with our officers. It was learned the driver initially drove home, but voluntarily returned to the scene. The driver’s vehicle is in police custody. A component of the initial investigation suggested a medical impairment could have been a factor in the collision. Additional and intensive investigation still needs to occur before any final determinations can be made. An element of this investigation will be determining if drugs or alcohol were a factor.
Oakley Chief Paul Beard said “The members of the Oakley Police Department are especially aware of the sensitivities of this tragic incident. The Department extends its sincerest condolences to the family.”
Per Oakley Police:
UPDATE 3-27-25 AT 1:04 PM MAIN STREET IS NOW OPEN IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. PLEASE CONTINUE TO EXERCISE CAUTION IN THE AREA BECAUSE SOME WORK IS STILL OCCURRING.
UPDATE 3-27-25 AT 10:36 AM OUR INVESTIGATION HAS EXPANDED AND MAIN STREET IS NOW SHUT DOWN IN BOTH DIRECTIONS BETWEEN SHADY OAK DRIVE AND SIMONI RANCH
Oakley police officers are conducting a major traffic collision investigation on Main Street between Shady Oak Drive and Simoni Ranch resulting in a complete road closure of the northbound lanes of Main Street. There is no threat to public safety. Avoid traveling through this area for three hours. An update will be sent when the road is opened up for travel.
Instructions:
Avoid Main Street between Shady Oak Drive and Simoni Ranch Road for the next three hours, find alternate routing.
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