San Francisco resident Dameon Denzel Clay was arraigned Tuesday in Alameda County Superior Court.
Jul 7, 2026
Updated 1:46 pm PT
The Wiley Manuel Courthouse in Oakland on July 22, 2024. (Martin do Nascimento/KQED)
“This case involves an intentional act of extreme violence in which the defendant drove his car onto a sidewalk, striking multiple victims and causing serious injuries,” Jones Dickson said in a statement.
Police officials said they were in the area responding to reports of fights that broke out following Oakland’s monthly street festival in the area when Clay allegedly struck and injured eight pedestrians, including a child, before crashing into a gate. The driver fled the scene on foot, according to police.
Investigators linked Clay to the incident after finding an electronic benefit transfer card in his name, as well as a California ID with his name and photograph, in the vehicle at the scene.
Clay is also charged with felony child abuse.
He remained in custody as of Tuesday morning, when he was scheduled to appear in Alameda County Superior Court.