A woman who was hit by a motorist as she walked in South Berkeley just before 6 p.m. Sunday is in critical condition, authorities report.
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School Board President Judy Appel and her wife, Alison Bernstein, back home after crash
“We’re spending our energy healing,” said the Berkeley School Board president.
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Police: Albany cyclist in critical condition with head injury after striking truck
A cyclist from Albany was taken to the hospital after sustaining serious injuries in northwest Berkeley on Wednesday morning after crashing into a pick-up truck, authorities report.
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Berkeley crash map: Fewer injuries to pedestrians and cyclists in March
Berkeley police handled at least 13 crashes in March that resulted in injuries to pedestrians or cyclists, according to preliminary data obtained by Berkeleyside. The number has fallen for the second month in a row.
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Pedestrian in critical condition after South Berkeley crash
A pedestrian was in critical condition Tuesday night after a driver struck him in South Berkeley, authorities report.
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Community looks for answers amid increased concerns about traffic safety
City officials and cycling and pedestrian advocates gathered to discuss solutions after a number of automobile collisions involving cyclists and pedestrians caused concern in January and February.
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Map: Injury crashes with cyclists or pedestrians in Berkeley in February
Berkeley police handled at least 14 vehicle crashes involving pedestrians and 10 involving cyclists in February, according to preliminary data obtained by Berkeleyside.
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Berkeley to replace all its streetlights due to elevated failure rates
The city of Berkeley is in negotiations over who will pay for the labor to replace streetlights systemwide due to elevated failure rates observed over the past year, Berkeleyside has learned.
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Driver strikes pedestrian in North Berkeley crash
A driver struck a pedestrian in a crosswalk, causing serious injuries, Sunday night in North Berkeley, authorities report.
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Berkeley School Board’s Judy Appel and Alison Bernstein ‘recovering incredibly well’
The women are now in rehab after a devastating crash in January, according to a new update on their conditions.
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Map: Injury crashes with pedestrians or cyclists in Berkeley in January
Berkeley had at least 30 injury crashes involving pedestrians or cyclists in January, according to data released this week.
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Pedestrian taken to hospital with injuries after Berkeley crash
A 26-year-old Berkeley woman crossing the street sustained injuries to her head and arm when a driver struck her Tuesday night, authorities report.