3 Dead as Vehicle Strikes Pedestrians in Oakland, Officials Say The late night hours of May 16th brought a sense of dread to the streets of Oakland, California, when a vehicle careened out of control, leaving three people dead and several others injured.
The scene near International Boulevard and 85th Avenue is one that has played out all too often before – a tragic reminder of the city's ongoing struggle with traffic safety.
One aspect that stands out in this incident is the tension between Oakland's efforts to revitalize its neighborhoods and the persistence of hazardous road conditions.