Traffic safety

Pedestrian rushed to Highland after crash near Ashby BART

Details were scant as of publication time.

The Ashby BART station in South Berkeley. Google Street View

A man was rushed to Highland Hospital late Friday night after a driver struck him near Ashby BART in South Berkeley, according to early reports.

The crash took place at about 11:45 p.m. by the BART station, which is located at 3100 Adeline St.

Authorities said the man, who appeared to be in his 30s, was unconscious at the scene.

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A driver struck him "at unknown speed," according to initial reports. He was rushed to Highland Hospital "Code 3," with lights and sirens.

No information was immediately available about the circumstances of the crash.

The Scanner has asked Berkeley police for details. This story will be updated when they respond.

Officers with the High Impact Traffic Team, a countywide collaboration, are stopping drivers all over town.

When Berkeley police and firefighters arrived, the pedestrian was bleeding from the head but conscious.

Update, Jan. 28: The man who died has been identified as Derrick Donnel Wallace, 33, of Oakland, the coroner's office said.

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