Teen arrested after car plows into 6 Oakland pedestrians, killing 3

3 killed, several injured after car plows into pedestrians in East Oakland

Three pedestrians were killed and three others were hurt when a car rammed into them late Saturday night in East Oakland.

OAKLAND, Calif. - A teenager has been arrested after police said they slammed a car into six pedestrians on Saturday night in East Oakland, killing three and injuring the others.

What we know:

The crash happened at about 11:15 p.m. in the area of International Boulevard and 85th Avenue, according to the Oakland Police Department.

The OPD said three victims died at the scene, while the other three were taken to hospitals in conditions that ranged from critical to stable.

Scene of fatal pedestrian crash in Oakland. May 16, 2026

Police said the driver of the car was driving "at a high rate of speed" northbound on 85th Avenue and made a westbound turn onto International Boulevard, striking a parked vehicle and several pedestrians in the area.

Cornelius Reed was at the scene outside the East Bay Market Liquor Store and said he tried to help the injured victims, adding that several of them were friends he had known for his entire life. 

"I ran over there, but I couldn't do nothing for nobody," Reed said. "I mean legs, legs bent opposite directions, arms going every which way. It was ugly. It was an ugly scene."

Reed said the driver got out of the SUV and tried to run away, but was caught by good Samaritans before Oakland police officers arrived.

Two people hug after three pedestrians killed on 85th Avenue and International Boulevard. May 16, 2026

Oakland police said the driver, who they identified only as a juvenile, was also taken to a hospital for medical treatment before being arrested in connection with the crash.

Police have not given the age of the teen, or the gender. 

In a statement on Sunday, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee said, "Oakland is mourning the lives lost in last night’s tragic crash at International Boulevard and 85th Avenue in East Oakland. Our hearts are with the victims, their families, loved ones, and all of those impacted. Thank you to the Oakland Police Department, Oakland Fire Department, and our first responders."

What we don't know:

The OPD is investigating the crash, and said it is currently not known if drugs or alcohol were a factor.

The identities of the victims who died in the crash were not released.

Candles were lit in the neighborhood in their honor on Sunday. 

Oakland police arrest teen after allegedly plowing car into six pedestrians, killing three. 85th Avenue and International Boulevard, East Oakland. May 16, 2026

Candles were lit for three pedestrians killed May 16, 2026 at 85th Avenue and International Boulevard.