Police in Oakland have arrested a teenage driver following a high-speed crash that killed three pedestrians and injured five others on Saturday night. According to CBS News, Interim Police Chief James Beere described the incident as a "profound tragedy" during a briefing on Monday.
Key Takeaways
Oakland police arrested a teenage driver after a high-speed crash killed three pedestrians on Saturday night. The vehicle struck multiple cars before hitting several people on the sidewalk in East Oakland.
- Three pedestrians died, and three others were hospitalized with critical injuries
- Police estimate the driver was traveling over 50 mph when he lost control of his vehicle
- Civilians detained the juvenile suspect at the scene to prevent him from fleeing
The collision occurred around 11:15 p.m. at the intersection of 85th Avenue and International Boulevard in East Oakland, where the driver struck multiple vehicles before hitting several pedestrians on the sidewalk. The Los Angeles Times reported that three people were killed instantly, while three others, including two in critical condition, were rushed to local hospitals.
The juvenile suspect was hospitalized with minor injuries and later arrested by police. According to UPI, surveillance video footage showed the driver first hitting several vehicles before speeding up and jumping the curb onto a group of pedestrians. The suspected driver then allegedly ran from the truck, but civilians detained him at the scene.
The Oakland Fire Department reported that three victims remained in critical condition on Monday, with one victim listed as stable and another released from the hospital. Police are seeking a warrant for toxicology testing to determine if alcohol or drugs were factors in the collision. The case has been turned over to the Alameda County District Attorney's Office for charging.
Mayor Barbara Lee expressed her condolences to the victims' families and praised first responders, stating that "Oakland is mourning the lives lost" in a statement issued to media outlets. She also thanked community members who helped detain the suspect at the scene.
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