URGENT UPDATE: A tragic car crash in East Oakland has resulted in the death of a 15-year-old girl and the arrest of a 16-year-old male driver on charges of vehicular manslaughter and hit and run. The incident occurred around 9:40 a.m. on Friday, sending shockwaves through the community as details emerge.
According to Oakland Police Department officials, the fatal collision involved a Toyota Corolla carrying five juveniles. The vehicle collided with another car near the intersection of 14th Avenue and East 31st Street. Eyewitnesses reported that the 16-year-old driver fled the scene, merging onto Interstate 580 as the driver of the other vehicle pursued him and alerted authorities.
The pursuit escalated when the suspect exited the freeway at 35th Avenue and sped southbound. In a devastating turn of events, the Corolla was struck by a third vehicle in the 3300 block of 35th Avenue, causing it to crash into a concrete wall.
All occupants of the Corolla were quickly transported to local hospitals. Tragically, the 15-year-old girl, seated in the rear passenger area, was pronounced dead less than an hour later. The conditions of the other three girls involved remain unclear, as updates from the hospital have not been provided.
The driver, who fled the scene, was taken to the hospital in critical but stable condition and was subsequently placed under arrest. The Oakland Police are urging anyone with information about this incident to contact them at 510-777-8570.
The community is reeling from this heartbreaking incident, highlighting the urgent need for road safety and accountability among young drivers. As investigations continue, updates are expected to unfold, and the impact of this tragic event resonates deeply within the Oakland community.
Stay tuned for further developments on this story as authorities work to uncover all details surrounding this devastating crash.
