OAKLAND — Two Oakland Unified College District staff had severe accidents after being hit by a driver Wednesday morning, based on police and college officers.
Two longtime staff with the district have been hit by the car round 6:30 a.m. as they have been strolling from one district facility to a different on the 900 block of Excessive Avenue, based on district spokesperson John Sasaki. They have been strolling in a crosswalk on the time of the crash, he stated. Sasaki declined to launch the names of the workers.
The Oakland Police Division confirmed that it was investigating the collision. The Oakland Hearth Division additionally responded to the scene and gave medical support to each individuals, who have been taken to native hospitals. The motive force of the automotive stayed on the scene and cooperated with the investigation.
Each staff sustained severe accidents, together with damaged bones, stated Sasaki. They have been anticipated to recuperate, he added.
“The incident has been devastating to their groups and your entire district,” Sasaki stated. “We're hopeful that they recuperate shortly and may come again to their groups supporting the scholars and colleges of OUSD.”
Surveillance video of the crash has circulated on-line, however Sasaki stated the one who launched the footage wasn’t approved to take action.