Police arrested a Berkeley driver Saturday morning after she ran down a 69-year-old man on his bicycle, leaving him with broken ribs and other injuries, then fled, according to police.
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Cyclist dies after early-morning solo crash on Ashby near I-80 in West Berkeley
A cyclist was killed early Saturday morning when his bike got caught in a road grate on or near the Ashby Avenue on-ramp to Interstate 80 in West Berkeley, sending him crashing into the pavement, authorities report.
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Crash Map: Injuries to cyclists or pedestrians in Berkeley in July
Berkeley police handled at least 10 crashes in July that resulted in injuries to pedestrians or cyclists, according to preliminary data.
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Berkeley police arrest Hayward teen after early morning Elmwood crash
A 19-year-old from Hayward is in custody Saturday after police say he crashed his Acura into another vehicle, struck a fence and ended up on the lawn of a home in Berkeley’s Elmwood neighborhood.
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Crash Map: Injuries to cyclists or pedestrians in Berkeley in June
Berkeley police handled at least eight crashes in June that resulted in injuries to pedestrians or cyclists, according to preliminary data. In one of those crashes, a 24-year-old Berkeley man on a bike was killed.
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Berkeley cyclist, 24, dies after crash
The 24-year-old cyclist who was struck by a driver in North Berkeley one week ago has died at Highland Hospital, authorities report.
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Drunk driver who ran red light, hit UC Berkeley student in crosswalk, sentenced
A Southern California man who was drunk when he ran a red light, striking a UC Berkeley student as she jogged through a crosswalk near campus one year ago, has been sentenced to one year in jail.
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Cyclist, 24, seriously injured in North Berkeley crash Sunday night
A cyclist was seriously injured in a late-night crash in Berkeley on Sunday but is expected to survive, authorities report. Berkeleyside has mapped the injury crashes involving cyclists in Berkeley this year.
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After death of one sister and serious injuries to another, families ask for help
Relatives and friends of four sisters who were on vacation in Berkeley when a Tesla crashed into their car, killing one woman and putting another in critical condition, have launched two fundraisers to help.
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Crash Map: Injuries to cyclists or pedestrians in Berkeley in May
Berkeley police handled at least 18 crashes in May that resulted in injuries to pedestrians or cyclists, according to preliminary data obtained by Berkeleyside.
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SUV driver hits 75-year-old pedestrian; Shattuck, Prince closed for investigation
A man who was hit by a driver in South Berkeley has been taken to Highland Hospital for treatment, authorities report.
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Auto burglary suspects seriously injured in Berkeley crash during escape attempt
Three auto burglary suspects spent the night at Highland Hospital with serious injuries after crashing in South Berkeley late Friday night while fleeing from police, authorities report.
