Berkeley, CA - Two Killed, One Injured in Two-Car Crash on Marin Ave at San Benito Rd

Berkeley, CA (May 15, 2021) – A serious collision involving two vehicles on Marin Avenue in Berkeley on Tuesday afternoon, May 11, has left two people dead, police said.

According to officers with the Berkeley Police Department, the crash was reported around 1:30 p.m. near San Benito Road. A passenger in one of the vehicles involved was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of that vehicle was transported to Highland Hospital via ambulance in critical condition, though the driver later died.

Police said that a mother and her daughter were traveling in the second vehicle. The mother was taken to Highland Hospital via ambulance with moderate injuries and her daughter accompanied her, but it's unclear if she required medical assistance as well.

The investigation is ongoing, and further details on the events leading up to the wreck have not been released.

Our deepest condolences go out to the families of the deceased victims. Our thoughts are with the injured victims in hopes of a full recovery.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Accidents in California

Almost 35,000 traffic accidents resulted in fatalities, major injuries, or minor injuries on Bay Area roadways over the last several years. As a result, thousands of lives are lost every year on California's highways, major thoroughfares connecting large city centers, local streets, and beyond.

Serious car accidents causing injuries or even fatalities are an unfortunately common part of life in California. When multiple victims are injured in an accident, they may have to deal with other drivers' insurance companies, long-term physical pain, and expensive hospital bills. Occasionally, as a result of these incidents, victims succumb to their injuries, leaving their grieving families to cope with emotional trauma and financial difficulties as a result of another driver's negligence.

But the victims and their families affected by these wrecks can seek help from a California injury attorney. A skilled attorney in California can help victims seek justice and the fair compensation they deserve after suffering in an accident that occurred through no fault of their own.

Gene Halavanau at Halavanau Law Office strives to help victims and their families in their time of need. At Halavanau Law Office in San Francisco, our team can help you collect the maximum amount of compensation available for your injuries and losses. Victims and their families should never be forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars of their own money on medical treatment, especially if their injuries resulted from an accident caused by the careless, reckless, negligent, or intentional actions of another party.

Our team at Halavanau will gladly review the facts of your case and tailor our advice to match the specific needs of your case. We have years of experience when it comes to fighting for victims and their families. If you've been involved in a crash caused by the negligent actions of another driver, contact our accident attorneys in San Francisco today at (415) 692-5301 or Halavanau.com to schedule your consultation.