We monitor accidents across Oakland and the surrounding East Bay to keep this page current. If you were involved in one of these incidents, or you’re simply looking for information after something happened near you, our Oakland-based attorneys are available to answer your questions at no cost.
Berkeley Pedestrian Hit-and-Run on Ashby Avenue Leaves Woman Dead
· Ashby Avenue and Regent Street, Berkeley, California
A 64-year-old woman died after a westbound silver Kia Soul struck her and fled at Ashby Avenue and Regent Street in Berkeley on November 3. She was taken to a trauma center, where she later died. Police arrested a 66-year-old driver hours later on suspicion of DUI, hit-and-run and gross vehicular manslaughter.
Hayward Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash Kills 46-Year-Old in Crosswalk
· Mission Boulevard and Gresel Street, Hayward, California
A 46-year-old Hayward resident was killed in a hit-and-run pedestrian crash after a blue Nissan Sentra struck the person in a crosswalk at Mission Boulevard and Gresel Street in Hayward around 11:15 p.m. on November 1. The driver and a passenger ran off, police said. Officers detained the passenger, but the driver was not found.
AC Transit Bus and Pedestrian Crash Injures Three in Oakland
· International Boulevard and 34th Avenue, Oakland, California
An AC Transit bus and a pedestrian were involved in a crash at International Boulevard and 34th Avenue in Oakland around 5:30 p.m. on October 28. A pedestrian and two bus passengers were taken to a hospital with minor injuries, the Oakland Fire Department said.
Child Dies After Falling From Moving Vehicle at Oakland School
· Northern Light School on Dorisa Avenue off Golf Links Road, Oakland, California
A 1-year-old child died after falling from a moving vehicle in the parking lot of Northern Light School on Dorisa Avenue off Golf Links Road in Oakland on October 27. The incident happened around 3:45 p.m. The child was taken to a hospital, and police asked anyone with photos, video or information to contact investigators.
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