INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT?

[10-16-2024] Alameda County, CA – Police Pursuit Ends in Multi-Vehicle Crash, Injuring Several People in Oakland

A police pursuit involving a suspected stolen vehicle resulted in a multi-vehicle crash near MacArthur Boulevard and Calaveras Avenue in Oakland on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.

The incident began around 1:40 p.m. when Berkeley police received an alert from an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) indicating a possible stolen vehicle.

Officers located the vehicle in a grocery store parking lot in downtown Berkeley, where the driver attempted to flee. In the process, the suspect struck a patrol vehicle, narrowly avoided hitting another, and drove onto a sidewalk, nearly hitting pedestrians.

The pursuit continued into Oakland, where the suspect vehicle collided with two other vehicles at the intersection of MacArthur Boulevard and Calaveras Avenue.

Police took the suspects, an adult female driver and an adult male passenger, into custody. The driver faced charges of vehicle theft, hit-and-run, and assault with a deadly weapon, while the passenger was detained on an outstanding felony warrant and other charges.

Both suspects were transported to the hospital for medical evaluation, while the driver of one of the struck vehicles and a Berkeley police officer were also hospitalized with injuries.

The investigation is ongoing.

Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?

Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:

Check yourself for any injuries.
Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
Seek immediate medical attention.
Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.

What A Lawyer Can Do For You

Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.