Driver hits woman in Berkeley crosswalk

Police said the woman, a Berkeley resident in her 20s, was taken to Highland Hospital with what appeared to be moderate injuries.

Driver hits woman in Berkeley crosswalk
The driver was turning onto westbound University Avenue, at Grant Street, when he struck a woman in the crosswalk, police said. Google Street View

A driver struck a woman walking in a Berkeley crosswalk on Friday night, sending her to Highland Hospital, authorities report.

The crash took place at about 9 p.m. Friday.

Berkeley police said the driver was northbound on Grant Street and turned left onto University Avenue, where he collided with the woman in the crosswalk.

Police said the woman, a Berkeley resident in her 20s, was taken to Highland Hospital with what appeared to be moderate injuries.

She has since been released to recover at home.

The driver, a Vacaville man in his 20s, remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation, police said.

Read more about traffic safety in past Scanner coverage.