Berkeley, CA — On the night of Wednesday, October 7, 2026, two pedestrians were injured after being struck in a crosswalk in a hit-and-run, according to KRON.
The Berkeley Police Department reports that the collision took place around 9 PM in a crosswalk at the intersection of University Avenue and Eighth Street in West Berkeley, not far from the James Kenney Community Center.
Authorities have described the two victims as a 78-year-old man and a 75-year-old woman, and the hit-and-run suspect’s vehicle has been described as a dark-colored sedan.
Emergency responders found that the pedestrians had sustained major injuries in the crash and provided them with transportation to a local hospital for treatment.
No further details have been released regarding the description of the vehicle involved or its driver. The identities of the victims have not yet been made available to the public. Anyone with information regarding this hit-and-run is asked to contact the Berkeley PD Traffic Unit. This is an ongoing investigation.
Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Collisions and Personal Injury Claims
California law requires motorists to exercise an extra duty of care toward pedestrians, due to their greater vulnerability to serious injury in a collision. They are expected to make every reasonable effort to avoid colliding with pedestrians and, if a crash does occur, to remain with the pedestrian, help them receive medical assistance, and cooperate with law enforcement.
Failure to remain at the crash site is considered a felony in the case of injury. By violating a traffic safety law, the driver involved may be considered to have committed “negligence per se,” potentially increasing their share of liability in the injury of the two pedestrians.
If the hit-and-run suspect is apprehended, the victims may have grounds to pursue a personal injury claim, which can provide compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages related to the accident. Should the driver involved escape justice, other avenues of compensation may be available. A personal injury lawyer can help explore all available options.
California Personal Injury Lawyer
If you or someone you love has been affected by an accident similar to this pedestrian hit-and-run at the intersection of University Avenue and Eighth Street in West Berkeley, please consider reaching out to a California personal injury lawyer with any questions and to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case evaluation.
