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East Oakland Sidewalk Crash Kills 3, Injures 5

Authorities urged people to avoid the area during the overnight response.

Overview

  • A pickup struck a parked car and then people on the sidewalk near International Boulevard and 85th Avenue late Saturday, leaving three dead.
  • Fire officials said three died at the scene, three were taken to hospitals with two in critical condition and one serious, and two others including the driver had minor injuries.
  • A witness told local media the driver tried to run but people nearby stopped them until help arrived.
  • Oakland fire crews secured the scene as police opened an investigation and advised the public to steer clear of the intersection.
  • The crash comes less than two weeks after a separate Oakland sidewalk strike that injured seven, adding to growing concern over pedestrian safety.