Pedestrian Killed By Red-Light-Runner In Fremont Identified: Police

FREMONT, CA — A man killed by an alleged reckless driver in Fremont last weekend has been identified as 39-year-old Abraham Fadel El-Zein, according to the Alameda County Coroner's Bureau.

El-Zein was allegedly hit Saturday by Antwone Spruill, who police said ran a red light at the intersection of Osgood Road and South Grimmer Boulevard, collided with another vehicle and then careened onto the sidewalk, where El-Zein was walking.

El-Zein was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

At the time, Spruill, 28, was allegedly fleeing from Fremont police officers who had tried to pull him over just after 4 p.m. for speeding and driving recklessly in the area of Osgood Road south of Auto Mall Parkway, according to police.

The officers decided not chase Spruill in the interest of public safety, according to police, and a short time later he was allegedly involved in the collision that led to El-Zein's death.

Spruill was treated for injuries at a hospital and was taken into custody on suspicion of several traffic-related violations, police said.

However, Spruill is currently not in jail, according to online records, nor have any charges been filed against him.

Anyone who witnessed or has information regarding the collision should please contact the Fremont Police Department Traffic Unit by calling (510) 790-6760. The Fremont Police Department also accepts anonymous tips. Text "Tip FremontPD" followed by a short message to 888-777 or via the web at https://www.fremontpolice.gov/Tip.

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