Traffic safety

When construction shuts down sidewalks, we all lose: Op-ed

"When sidewalks and bike lanes disappear, everyone who is not in a car is forced into unsafe situations," says Erik Knaresboro in today's guest essay.

Older pedestrian seriously injured in Berkeley crash

The driver struck the pedestrian at about 50 mph, according to early reports, throwing her 30-40 feet.

Berkeley police arrest hit-and-run suspect in felony crash

The driver carried the pedestrian on his hood for approximately 125 feet before he fell into the roadway, police said.

E-bike rider taken to hospital after crash at Cedar, San Pablo

The cyclist, a man in his 50s who was not wearing a helmet, hit a car and went over his handlebars, according to early reports.

Berkeley hit-and-run crash sends pedestrian to hospital

The man was struck by a driver going approximately 40 mph and flung about 15 feet, according to early reports.

E-scooter rider, 19, hurt in crash with Berkeley driver

Police said the e-scooter rider was at fault because she should not have been in the crosswalk.

Pedestrian rushed to Highland after West Berkeley crash

Witnesses said he hit the windshield and flew 10 feet into the air, according to early reports.