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Three Killed, Five Injured as Car Hits Pedestrians and Vehicles in East Oakland

The case remains under investigation with key details still undisclosed.

Overview

  • The East Oakland crash, which occurred late Saturday around 11:15 p.m., left three people dead at the scene.
  • Five others were injured, including three taken to hospitals where two were in critical condition, and responders said the driver had minor wounds.
  • The collision happened near the intersection of International Boulevard and 85th Avenue, according to the Oakland Fire Department.
  • Local reports said the vehicle was speeding, struck a parked car, then jumped the curb and hit people on the sidewalk.
  • Witnesses said the driver tried to flee before bystanders detained the person, and authorities have not released the name or a cause as some outlets report the driver is a minor.