[10-26-2026] Alameda County, CA – Injuries Reported in Suspected DUI Hit-and-Run Crash in Berkeley

Some occupants reported pain in a three-vehicle collision in Berkeley on Monday night, October 26, 2026.

According to Berkeley police, the crash occurred around 11:45 p.m. at the intersection of University and San Pablo avenues.

Witnesses said a black Lexus was speeding northbound on San Pablo Avenue when its driver ran a red light, flashing his high beams through the intersection.

The Lexus broadsided a Hyundai traveling westbound on University Avenue. The Hyundai then struck a Toyota Prius waiting at the southbound red light on San Pablo Avenue.

Police said the Lexus driver fled. With help from a community member, officers located him at Eastshore Highway and Virginia Street.

Everyone involved declined medical transportation, although some reported pain.

Officers arrested the driver, a 47-year-old Oakland man, on suspicion of DUI and hit-and-run causing injury. He was no longer listed in custody at the time of the report.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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