Oakland CHP Chase: Teen Driver Kills Pedestrian

On Wednesday night in Oakland, a stolen Infiniti sedan driven by an 18-year-old Oakland resident without a valid license struck two pedestrians near 12th Avenue and East 21st Street after a California Highway Patrol (CHP) pursuit was reportedly called off. The crash killed a man in his 40s and injured a woman, both Oakland residents, as the suspect continued driving recklessly following the end of the pursuit. Surveillance footage captured the suspect's car losing control and hitting the victims on the sidewalk. The driver fled on foot but was quickly apprehended by CHP officers, and authorities stated that drugs or alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash. The incident has reignited local debate over police pursuit policies, with calls for both restrictions and more flexibility. A candlelight vigil for the victims is planned, and both CHP and Oakland Police are conducting parallel investigations.