BERKELEY, CA – Pedestrian Severely Injured After Being Hit by Car on Shattuck Avenue and Rose Street

Man Critically Hurt in Berkeley Pedestrian Accident

 
BERKELEY, CA (February 19, 2019) – A 68-year-old man was severely injured after being struck by a motorist on Shattuck Avenue and Rose Street Sunday night.
 
The 24-year-old male driver from Berkeley was on Shattuck Avenue before he attempted a westbound turn onto Rose Street and struck the 68-year-old man who was northbound in a crosswalk.
 
The victim suffered serious injuries and was taken to Highland Hospital while the driver stayed at the scene and was questioned by officers.
 
The pedestrian suffered head trauma and was unresponsive when officers arrived.
 
Based on a preliminary investigation, neither drugs nor alcohol appear to be a factor in the collision.
 
We must always pay attention and drive carefully to avoid car accidents. Pedestrians and drivers, alike, are urged to be alert and direct their attention to their surroundings. Accidents happen when we least expect them, which is why we must be defensive on the road.

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