Dan McMullan and his wife, second and third from left bow their heads in prayer for four pedestrians killed nearby in the past five years. Photo: Ted Friedman About 10 people gathered on Saturday to remember pedestrians who have been killed in Berkeley in recent years. They gathered on the median on Adeline Street near […]
Skateboard accident
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Pedestrian released from hospital after Berkeley collision
The accident occurred at the intersection of Marin and Colusa at around 7:50 pm Tuesday night Update, 6:25 pm: The pedestrian who was involved in an accident on Marin and Colusa has been released from the hospital and is doing well, according to authorities. The preliminary collision investigation by BPD revealed that a senior female resident of […]
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Family and friends hold vigil for Berkeley skateboarder
An estimated 80 people showed up to show their respects and remember 18-year-old Tyler De Martini at a vigil Wednesday night. Photo: Ira Serkes Family and friends of 18-year-old Tyler De Martini congregated on a corner of Marin Avenue in Berkeley last night to remember the El Cerrito High student who died Wednesday after colliding […]
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Skateboarder hit by car dies of injuries
Friends set up a shrine to the 18-year old skateboarder hit by a car on Marin Avenue. Photo: Frances Dinkelspiel Update 6:20 p.m. According to the Berkeley Police Department, Tyler De Martini died today at 4:10 p.m. Berkeley police have determined that De Martini was in the wrong in the collision with a Prius at […]
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Teenage skateboarder seriously injured by car
Update, 10:30 am: Berkeley police report that the injured skateboarder is an 18-year old man who is in “grave condition.” Since he is an adult, he is not required to wear a helmet while skateboarding. Berkeley police are still investigating to determine who is at fault in the accident, the driver or the skateboarder, according […]
