The president of the Berkeley school board and her wife are in critical condition after being hit by a car early Saturday morning.
According to the Berkeley Police Department, the two victims, ages 53 and 54, were crossing Martin Luther King Jr. Way just after midnight when they were struck.
They were transported to a local hospital where they remain in critical condition.
Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguin confirmed on Twitter that the victims were Berkeley Unified School Board President Judy Appel and her wife Allison.
This is terrible news. Judy and Allison are friends and valued community leaders. My heart goes out to Judy, Allison and their family during this difficult time. They have always fought courageously in the face of adversity. Please pray for them and for their recovery. https://t.co/hoEOv0T7TT— Jesse Arreguin (@JesseArreguin) January 6, 2019
The driver was an 81-year-old who remained at the scene and is coopering with the investigation.
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