A woman lost her life following a multi-vehicle accident near the Bay Bridge in Oakland while 32-year-old Erik Steverson, a wrong-way driver, who initially fled the scene, was later detained by the officers on suspicion of DUI.
As per the initial information, a woman driving a Volkswagen Jetta was killed as a result of the crash that occurred at about 1 a.m. on the freeway, close to the interchange with I-580. The driver of a Chevrolet Impala is suspected of traveling the wrong way. He reportedly ran from the scene and hid in a bush on a bike path below the freeway before being caught.
Erik Steverson was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter, hit-and-run and driving under the influence, CHP said. The identity of the deceased will be released once the next of kin is notified.
The incident remains under investigation.
September 7, 2021
Source: ktvu.com
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