Oakland Fire Department said<\/a> on social media.<\/p>\nFive others were transported to local hospitals. where two were in critical condition, the department said. The driver was among those transported with minor injuries.<\/p>\n
“He hit this blue car right here, and I guess he hit the gas and went even faster and went down the whole sidewalk and just sideswiped all those people. And he took off running,” said one witness. “I saw him hit this car, I seen him coming but there was nothing I could do he was going too fast.”<\/p>\n
The juvenile driver of the car was arrested in connection with the incident, police said.<\/p>\n
It is unknown if alcohol or drugs were a factor.<\/p>\n
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee issued a statement writing:<\/p>\n
“Oakland is mourning the lives lost in last night’s tragic crash at International Boulevard and 85th Avenue in East Oakland. Our hearts are with the victims, their families, loved ones, and all of those impacted. Thank you to the Oakland Police Department, Oakland Fire Department, and our first responders.”<\/p>\n
An investigation into what led up to the deadly crash is underway.<\/p>\n
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oakland Police Department Traffic Investigation Unit at (510) 777-8570.<\/p>\n
This is a dveloping story. More details will be added as more information becomes available.<\/p>\n
ABC News and ABC7 Bay Area contributed to this report.<\/p>\n
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