Man suspected of DUI taken into custody after killing pedestrian in Alameda

Police arrested a man suspected of driving under the influence after a fatal collision involving a pedestrian in Alameda on Sunday night.

The collision was reported just before 10 p.m. at the intersection of Walnut Street and Lincoln Avenue. Officers found a man lying in the road with major injuries. The victim, whose name has not been released, died at the scene, police said.

The suspect remained at the scene and was taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. His name was not released.

Accident investigators remained on scene until early Monday morning.

Officials said that in the coming weeks, city personnel from police, public works, and the transportation planning departments will conduct a review of the collision site and details from the investigation to discuss any potential safety interventions.