A driver struck and killed three people in East Oakland late Saturday night, the fire department said.
The crash happened around 11:15 p.m. on International Boulevard, near 85th Avenue.
Officials said the driver crashed into a parked vehicle and then hit multiple people who were standing on the sidewalk. First responders arrived at the scene and found three dead and three others seriously injured.
Advisory: Just before 11:15 PM, A vehicle struck cars & pedestrians at 85th & International.
– 3 Deceased on Arrival
– 3 transported to local hospitals (2 critical, 1 serious)
– 2 others awaiting medical transport (including the suspect) with minor injures).
Avoid the area.
— Oakland Fire Department (CA) (@OaklandFireCA) May 17, 2026
The driver and one other person also had minor injuries.
According to a witness, the driver tried to run from the scene but was stopped by people in the area.