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Minor Driver Arrested After Oakland Crash Kills Three

5/18/2026

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Police arrested a driver identified as a minor under 18 after the crash.
The crash on Saturday after 11 p.m. in Oakland killed three people when the vehicle hit a parked car and pedestrians.
Several pedestrians were hospitalized, with two in critical condition and three in stable or critical condition.
Police have not determined whether alcohol or drugs contributed, leaving the investigation ongoing.

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Police arrested a driver identified as a minor under 18 after the crash.
The crash on Saturday after 11 p.m. in Oakland killed three people when the vehicle hit a parked car and pedestrians.
Several pedestrians were hospitalized, with two in critical condition and three in stable or critical condition.
Police have not determined whether alcohol or drugs contributed, leaving the investigation ongoing.