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# Berkeley man, 76, crashes into tree on Marin Avenue
- URL: https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/01/08/traffic-safety/berkeley-man-crashes-marin-avenue-tree/
- Published: 2026-01-08T01:46:44.000Z
- Updated: 2026-01-09T00:01:15.000Z
- Description: Marin was closed between Spruce Street and Santa Barbara Road for the emergency response.
- Author: Emilie Raguso
- Tags: Traffic safety, Berkeley Hills, Berkeley Fire, #articles, Breaking news

A man was taken to the hospital Wednesday night after crashing into a tree on a steep section of Marin Avenue in the [Berkeley Hills](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/topic/berkeley-hills/).

The crash report came in at 5 p.m., authorities said. 

The resident, a 76-year-old Berkeley man, was alone in his car when he crashed into a tree at Santa Barbara Road while heading uphill on Marin, authorities said.

On Thursday, police said they believed a medical event may have caused the driver to lose control.

Marin was closed between Spruce Street and Santa Barbara Road for the emergency response.

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Police and firefighters at the scene of a crash on Marin Avenue, Jan. 7, 2025\. [**Ariel Nava Photo*](https://x.com/arielnavaphoto?ref=berkeleyscanner.com)

The [Berkeley Fire Department](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/topic/berkeley-fire-department/) had to extricate the driver using a hydraulic rescue tool called "Jaws of Life," according to reports from the scene.

The man was disoriented and confused at the scene but was able to speak with first responders who got him out of his car.

The man sustained injuries that appeared to be minor, [Berkeley police](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/topic/berkeley-police-department/) said.

He was taken to Highland Hospital for treatment.

*Note: This story was updated Thursday with several additional details.*

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