Overview
- Alameda County’s district attorney, who announced the case Wednesday, filed a misdemeanor hit-and-run charge against Chief Angela Averiett over a May 19, 2025 freeway collision near the I-680 interchange.
- San Leandro placed Averiett on paid administrative leave and named Assistant Chief Luis Torres acting chief while the city seeks an interim leader.
- Averiett denies knowingly leaving a crash, says she felt chest pain, turned on emergency lights to exit the freeway, did not call 911, and says she did not hear an impact.
- The CHP investigated in 2025 and did not cite her, but the DA sought the reports after media coverage in April, said the evidence showed probable cause, and moved forward with a charge.
- An arraignment is set for June 18 in Dublin, the offense carries up to six months in county jail and a $1,000 fine, and reporting details disputes over internal handling including a watch commander’s initial denial and later offer to pay for mirror damage.