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A Pleasanton man was killed and his pet dog injured when they were hit by a vehicle while trying to cross Stoneridge Drive from a neighborhood east of Santa Rita Road on Monday morning, according to police.
The Alameda County Coroner’s Bureau identified the victim as Mark Fiala, 66.
The cause of the crash, including who was at fault, remains under investigation, according to Sgt. Marty Billdt of the Pleasanton Police Department.
The situation unfolded just after 6 a.m. Monday when Fiala and his dog were walking northbound on Newton Way and crossing Stoneridge Drive inside the crosswalk when both were struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound on Stoneridge, according to Billdt.
Fiala died from his injuries at the scene. The dog appeared to have sustained minor injuries but will be evaluated by a veterinarian, the sergeant said.
The driver, whose name has not been revealed publicly, remained at the scene and cooperated with police, according to Billdt. They were released from the scene.
Several witnesses also stayed and talked to officers, Billdt said. The collision remains under investigation by the department’s traffic unit. It has not been determined whether alcohol or drugs were a factor.
Portions of Stoneridge Drive were closed for nearly five hours during the investigation and cleanup Monday morning.
Anyone with information about the crash can contact Pleasanton PD at 925-931-5100.
Such a sad tragedy for Mark and his family – heartfelt condolensces.
The city is remiss in not addressing speeding on Stoneridge. In that 35mph stretch, my guess is that 75% of traffic is far exceeding the limit; it’s become an expressway and there are MANY pedestrians including school kids that need to get from the homes across Stoneridge.
This is incredibly sad for this man and his family. Lower the speed limit on that road, what is the city waiting for?
The vehicle was east bound, sun may have been a factor more so than speed.