Vehicle on Oakland sidewalk injures eight pedestrians

9 articles · Updated · NBC Bay Area · May 2

Oakland fire officials said one victim was treated and released at the scene, raising the total from seven reported earlier after the 1:30 a.m. incident on 18th Street.
Police said five adults and one juvenile were taken to hospital in stable condition, another adult went privately, and the driver fled after officers arrested two people running away and recovered firearms.
The crash happened near lingering crowds after Oakland First Fridays, but police and festival organisers said it was outside the event's permitted area and hours; investigators are seeking witnesses, photos and video.

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