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Seven Hurt After Car Drives Onto Sidewalk in Oakland

Police ask witnesses to send tips to the Felony Assault Unit.

Overview

  • Police say a vehicle drove onto the sidewalk on the 500 block of 18th Street near Telegraph Avenue and hit seven pedestrians, who are all listed in stable condition.
  • Officers were already responding to reports of fights nearby when they received word that people had been struck on the sidewalk.
  • The driver ran away on foot and left the vehicle at the scene, and the Felony Assault Unit is leading the investigation.
  • Detectives report having several leads and are asking anyone with information to call 510-238-3426 or email videos and photos to cidvideos@oaklandca.gov.
  • Authorities have not said whether the vehicle strike is linked to the earlier fights, which police described as outside the official First Friday event area.