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San Leandro Police Chief Accused in Hit-and-Run Incident

4/5/2026

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San Leandro Police Chief Angela Averiett faces backlash after allegedly hitting a family's car in a hit-and-run on Interstate 580.
The collision occurred while she drove her department-issued Jeep home from a San Francisco Giants game.
The California Highway Patrol declined to pursue charges, citing Angela Averiett's claim of being unaware of the collision.
A broader complaint alleges a pattern of lack of accountability and favoritism harming officer morale.

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San Leandro Police Chief Angela Averiett faces backlash after allegedly hitting a family's car in a hit-and-run on Interstate 580.
The collision occurred while she drove her department-issued Jeep home from a San Francisco Giants game.
The California Highway Patrol declined to pursue charges, citing Angela Averiett's claim of being unaware of the collision.
A broader complaint alleges a pattern of lack of accountability and favoritism harming officer morale.