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On October 3, 2026, KTVU FOX 2 and Hoodline reported a fatal early morning hit-and-run collision involving a pedestrian and a speeding white Nissan at the intersection of Lakeside Drive and 17th Street in Oakland.
Berkeley · Incident: October 2, 2026
A fatal collision involving a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck occurred on westbound Interstate 80 in Berkeley on October 2, 2026. News organizations relaying California Highway Patrol statements have provided conflicting details regarding which of two simultaneous crashes in the area resulted in the fatality.
Castro Valley · Incident: October 1, 2026
A 50-year-old man died Thursday afternoon after being struck by a hit-and-run driver near Lake Chabot Road in Castro Valley, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Sacramento · Incident: October 1, 2026
A male bicyclist died on Thursday morning following a collision with a vehicle in Sacramento's Oak Park neighborhood.
Rancho Cordova · Incident: September 30, 2026
A devastating head-on collision on Mather Boulevard in Sacramento County resulted in the death of a 10-year-old child and critical injuries to two other individuals on the morning of September 30, 2026.
East Palo Alto · Incident: September 29, 2026
A multi-vehicle crash near Bay Road and University Avenue in East Palo Alto has left two people dead and three others injured. The crash happened during the Tuesday morning commute and involved seven vehicles, including a SamTrans Ride Plus van. Our thoughts are with the families who lost loved ones
Galt · Incident: September 29, 2026
A fatal early-morning collision involving a passenger vehicle, a roadway work truck, and a commercial transport truck occurred on southbound Highway 99 near Twin Cities Road in Galt on September 29, 2026.
San Francisco · Incident: September 28, 2026
On September 28, 2026, an 80-year-old pedestrian was fatally injured in a collision involving a tow truck at Anza Street and Arguello Boulevard in San Francisco.
Rio Vista · Incident: September 27, 2026
An early Sunday morning head-on crash on Highway 160 near Sherman Island Cross Road claimed the life of a female driver and sent two truck occupants to the hospital, prompting extended highway closures near the Antioch Bridge.
Roseville · Incident: September 24, 2026
Two juveniles were among those hospitalized after Thursday’s two-vehicle collision near Douglas Boulevard and King Road, according to news accounts citing Roseville police.
Richmond · Incident: September 24, 2026
Thursday’s fatal collision occurred along a corridor addressed in Richmond’s roadway safety planning. The cause of the crash has not been established in the reporting reviewed for this report.
Fremont · Incident: September 23, 2026
A motorcyclist died Wednesday afternoon following a collision with a passenger vehicle at the intersection of Hastings and Keats Streets in Fremont. The crash, which occurred shortly before 1:40 p.m. on September 23, 2026, shut down traffic in the area as officers and emergency crews responded to th
Concord · Incident: September 21, 2026
Reporting published this week describes a fatal September 21 collision east of Port Chicago Highway. The available accounts trace to the same preliminary CHP release.
San Jose · Incident: September 20, 2026
Ja’Marion Grace, 19, died in Sunday’s single-car crash near Yerba Buena Road. Two other student athletes were injured, according to college officials.
San Francisco · Incident: September 19, 2026
Police reported a September 19 collision near Mission and Park streets. The driver’s status and the pedestrian’s later condition have not been confirmed for this update.
Oakland · Incident: September 18, 2026
A pedestrian died Friday evening after being struck by a vehicle on the northbound lanes of Interstate 880 in Oakland, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 8:15 p.m. on September 18, 2026, near the 29th Avenue overcrossing, in a stretch of freeway that carries heavy
Union City · Incident: September 11, 2026
The girl was critically injured on September 11 near Alvarado-Niles and Decoto roads. Police confirmed her death three days later.