[10-07-2026] Alameda County, CA – Two Elderly Pedestrians Seriously Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash in Berkeley

Two elderly pedestrians suffered serious injuries in a suspected hit-and-run crash in Berkeley on Wednesday night, October 7, 2026.

According to the Berkeley Police Department, officers responded to the incident at around 9:00 p.m. at the intersection of University Avenue and Eighth Street.

Officers found a 78-year-old man and a 75-year-old woman suffering from serious injuries. Berkeley Fire Department personnel responded and transported both pedestrians to a hospital.

A preliminary investigation indicated that the pedestrians were crossing University Avenue in the eastern crosswalk when they were struck by a dark-colored sedan traveling eastbound.

Police said the driver fled the scene before officers arrived. No additional information about the driver was immediately available.

Authorities continue to investigate the hit-and-run crash.

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