Police in Oakland released additional details and announced the arrest of a teenage driver in connection with a high-speed crash that killed three pedestrians in East Oakland over the weekend.<\/p>\n
At a briefing on Monday<\/a>, Interim Police Chief James Beere provided an update on the investigation on the crash\u00a0that took place on 85th Avenue near International Boulevard around 11:15 p.m. Saturday<\/a>, describing the incident as a “profound tragedy.” <\/p>\n According to preliminary findings, the driver was traveling northbound on 85th Avenue at a high rate of speed, estimated to be over 50 mph. As the driver was approaching the intersection, he struck multiple vehicles and tried to make a delayed turn, striking several pedestrians on the sidewalk.<\/p>\n Three of the pedestrians died at the scene. Three others were taken to the hospital and were listed in critical condition.<\/p>\n Beere said Monday that one of the victims remained in critical condition, while another victim is in stable condition and another has been released from the hospital.<\/p>\n The driver, identified as a 17-year-old, was taken to a local hospital and was later arrested. Beere said the driver is an Oakland resident but did not provide additional details.<\/p>\n At the briefing, Beere thanked members of the community who kept the driver at the scene.<\/p>\n “They helped detain the suspect and prevent him from fleeing, and I greatly appreciate your efforts. Again, just like I say every time at these news conferences, our commitment and coordination, collaboration with the community is what gets us through difficult times like this,” Beere said.<\/p>\n Mayor Barbara Lee also thanked the community members at Monday’s briefing.<\/p>\n “I have to say that the courage displayed by those on scene shows a growing trust between our neighborhoods, City Hall, and the Oakland Police Department. And we’re not operating in isolation, but working as true partners to protect our community,” Beere said.<\/p>\n According to Beere, no others were in the vehicle at the time of the collision.<\/p>\n Investigators are seeking a warrant for toxicology testing to determine if alcohol or drugs were a factor in the collision. Police said the case has been turned over to the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office for charging.<\/p>\n \n More from CBS News\n <\/p>\n