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Woman critically injured in suspect DUI crash in Oakland

OAKLAND (KRON) — A woman is in the hospital in critical condition Tuesday morning after a suspected DUI crash in Oakland.

The crash happened Monday night at around 11:30 p.m. at Foothill Boulevard and 48th Avenue.


A 23-year-old woman was driving alone in a green Honda Civic down Foothill Boulevard when she lost control and collided with several parked cars.

The woman was unconscious when officers found her. She was taken to a nearby hospital to be treated for critical injuries.

Police believe that alcohol played a factor in the crash.

The driver’s name is not being released at this time.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Oakland Police Department Traffic Investigation Unit at (510) 777-8570.