NEWARK POLICE INVESTIGATE FATAL TRAFFIC COLLISION
On Saturday, August 27, 2022, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Newark Police Officers and members of the Alameda County Fire Department responded to a reported traffic collision involving three vehicles on Cherry St. near Mowry Ave. Upon arrival, emergency personnel found a collision scene with five total vehicle occupants and rendered aid to those involved. Sadly, the driver of one of the vehicles ultimately succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The identity of the subject is pending notification of next of kin.
Another driver was transported to a local hospital for major, but not life-threatening injuries. The third driver and other passengers were also transported to a local hospital for observation.
At this time, it is believed that speed and alcohol are factors in this incident, however the collision remains under investigation.
This is the second fatal traffic collision in Newark in 2022.
Anyone with information about this collision is asked to please contact Traffic Officer Anthony Piquette via email at [email protected] or by phone at 510.578.4953.
Community Engagement Manager Jada Chiu will be the point of contact for media inquiries. She can be reached via email at [email protected] or contacted by phone at 510.578.4929.
Address/Location
Newark Police Department CA
37077 Newark Blvd
Newark, CA 94560
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 510-578-4237