Three Major Traffic Collisions Resulting in Two Fatalities and Other Major Injuries

Three Major Traffic Collisions Resulting in Two Fatalities and Other Major Injuries

HAYWARD, Calif., January 7, 2022 – The Hayward Police Department is investigating three major traffic collisions that occurred within a six-day period. Two of the collisions resulted in fatalities and the third collision led to major injuries requiring medical treatment.

On January 1, 2022, at approximately 6:28 AM, officers responded to an automobile versus a pedestrian collision near the intersection of Jackson St and Tarman Ave. The driver of the vehicle was not injured, remained on scene and was cooperative during the investigation

The pedestrian, a 66-year-old Hispanic female, was pronounced deceased by medical personnel at the scene. The identity of the pedestrian is known; however, is being withheld at this time, pending the notification of her name being released to next of kin.

The report number for this incident is #2022-000053

On January 1, 2022, at approximately 11:20 PM, Officers observed a collision involving two vehicles that resulted in major injuries near the intersection of Carlos Bee Blvd and Mission Blvd. The involved parties, a 28-year-old Hispanic male and a 26-year-old Caucasian male, were both transported to local medical facilities for major injuries as a result of the collision. The identities of both parties are known; however, are being withheld at this time.

The report number for this incident is #2022-00172

On January 6, 2022, at approximately 6:13 AM, officers responded to an automobile versus a pedestrian collision near the intersection of Hesperian Blvd and Panama St. The driver of the vehicle was not injured, remained on scene and was cooperative during the investigation.

The pedestrian, a 21-year-old Hispanic male, was pronounced deceased by medical personnel at the scene. The identity of the pedestrian is known; however, is being withheld at this time, pending notifications to his next of kin.

The report number for this incident is #2022-000891

Anyone with information related to these collisions is asked to call Sergeant Tasha DeCosta at 510-293-7169.

These are all active investigations and additional details will be released as they are available.

Chief Toney Chaplin stated the following regarding the recent collisions:

“These tragic accidents are a reminder to obey all traffic laws and understand that safety is a shared responsibility. As a driver, be on the lookout for pedestrians at all times. As a pedestrian, be visible at all times and consider wearing reflective clothing while walking at night and during inclimate weather.

Keeping our roadways safe is a top priority at the Hayward Police Department and we ask the community do their part by driving carefully, especially during this rainy season.”