Two Killed, One Arrested in Hit-and-Run on 76th Avenue [Oakland, CA]

Hit-and-Run Crash on 76th Avenue in Oakland Kills Man and Woman

 
OAKLAND, CA (March 21, 2022) – Two people died and one was arrested in a hit-and-run crash on 76th Avenue in Oakland on Wednesday evening.
 
The fatal crash happened around 8:45 p.m. on March 16 just near Rudsdale Street. According to the Oakland Police Department, officers tried to carry out a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 1300 block of 76th Avenue. When the vehicle fled southbound at high speed, officers did not pursue it.
 
Moments later, the vehicle struck an eastbound car carrying three people, a man and two women.
 
As a result of the crash, the male driver of the eastbound car and his female passenger both died at the scene. The other female passenger was in stable condition at a hospital.
 
Meanwhile, police arrested the driver of the first vehicle, a 37-year-old Oakland man. They booked him into Santa Rita jail on suspicion of hit-and-run, obstructing a police officer, assault with a deadly weapon and evading police causing severe bodily injury or death.
 
The suspect faces arraignment March 21 at Dublin’s East County Hall of Justice, according to a county records check.
 
An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with further information may call police traffic investigators at 510-777-8570 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572.

We extend our most heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims.

The Law Offices of Daniel Kim strive to ensure that families of wrongful death victims receive what they rightfully deserve. If you have lost a loved one in a hit-and-run crash, contact us today. We will work with you personally to better understand your situation. Call us for a free consultation at (800) 895-7199. You can also request a copy of the police report for your reference.