Update: Female pedestrian, 66, dead after Berkeley crash
The woman who died Sunday was Elise Lusk, a Berkeley native who later moved to Kensington. The driver was an 87-year-old Oakland woman.
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Rider sustains serious injury in Berkeley motorcycle crash
Police said he lost control, flew off the bike and hit a pole, according to the preliminary investigation.
Rollover car crash knocks out power to thousands in Berkeley
The driver reported no injuries. Police said they do not believe impairment was a factor in the solo crash.
Don't forget to park 20 feet from crosswalks starting Jan. 1
Parking too close to a crosswalk will soon risk a $64 ticket — even if there's no red curb. There's a grace period until April 1.
Police: Catalytic converter theft suspects arrested after search
Juan Carlos Fuentes and Anthony Linarez-Varrios tried to evade capture by hiding but were unsuccessful, according to police and public records.
Update: Berkeley train strike fatality ID'd as Michell Contreras
The coroner's office identified the woman as Michell Montiel Contreras, 33. A GoFundMe has raised more than $5,000 as of Jan. 31.
Woman killed in fatal Amtrak train strike in Berkeley
The coroner's office identified her as 34-year-old Jessica Marie Leenders. There was no city of residence on file.