Oakland crash kills 3 as police investigate driver’s route, say authorities
Three people were killed and several others were injured late Saturday night when a driver crashed into a parked car and struck pedestrians in Oakland, California, authorities said.
The crash happened shortly after 11 p.m., according to officials, as Oakland police investigated the circumstances that led to the impact.
Oakland police said the driver was under 18 and was arrested. Police did not release the driver’s name.
Authorities said three people were pronounced dead at the scene. Police said three other pedestrians were taken to hospitals, where their conditions ranged from critical to stable, and the driver was also taken to a hospital for treatment.
Police said it appears the vehicle was moving fast and traveling north on 85th Avenue when it struck a parked vehicle and several pedestrians as the driver turned left onto International Boulevard.
Investigators said they do not know if alcohol or drugs played a role in the crash, and they said the investigation is ongoing.