A pickup truck barreled into pedestrians on the 8400 block of International Boulevard near 85th Avenue in East Oakland late Saturday, leaving three dead and five wounded. Police say the vehicle was traveling at high speed when it struck the crowd, and a 17‑year‑old suspect is now being held on suspicion of multiple counts of vehicular manslaughter and hit‑and‑run.

Three fatalities recorded at the 8400 block of International Boulevard

The crash resulted in three confirmed deaths, according to the Oakland Police Department. Victims were among a group of shoppers gathered outside a local store when the pickup truck slammed into them. The incident has shocked the East Oakland community, which has seen a rise in traffic‑related injuries in recent months.

Five people treated for injuries after the pickup plowed through the crowd

Emergency responders transported five injured individuals to nearby hospitals, where they received treatment for a range of injuries from broken bones to concussions.. As the report notes, the severity of the injuries varied, but all victims required immediate medical attention. The hospital staff praised the rapid response of first‑responders, which likely prevented further loss of life.

Teen suspect held on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and hit‑and‑run

Police detained a 17‑year‑old boy shortly after the crash, citing multiple counts of vehicular manslaughter and hit‑and‑run. The teenager was initially taken into custody for questioning and later transferred to the Alameda County Juvenile Detention Center. According to the police report, the suspect was driving the pickup at the time of the collision.

Alameda County DA’s office to decide on formal charges

The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the evidence to determine whether formal charges will be filed against the teen. Prosecutors are expected to consider factors such as the driver’s speed, possible impairment, and prior driving record. As the DA’s offce stated, “We will pursue any charges warranted by the facts and the law.”

What led the driver to speed into the crowd?

Investigators have not yet released details on why the pickup was traveling at excessive speed. Witnesses reported hearing a loud engine rev before the impact, but no definitive motive has been identified. The lack of surveillance footage from the store complicates the reconstruction of events,leaving authorities to rely on eyewitness accounts and forensic analysis.