3 killed, several injured after car plows into crowd in Oakland, authorities say

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Multiple people are dead and several others injured after a driver barreled into pedestrians in Oakland Saturday night.

The crash happened around 11 p.m. near International Boulevard and 85th Avenue near the East Bay Market Liquor store.

"Right now, we're looking at four DOAs, two critical waiting on 26... 26 is getting on scene... and waiting on... we got two ambulances coming," according to audio from the Oakland Fire Department dispatch.

Oakland fire officials confirmed on social media that at least three people were found dead at that location.

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Several others are in the hospital with serious injuries.

And three other people, including the suspect, were treated for minor injuries.

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"He hit this blue car right here, and I guess he hit the gas and went even faster and went down the whole sidewalk, and just sideswiped all those people. And he took off running...I saw him hit this car, I seen him coming but there was nothing I could do he was going too fast," said one witness.

The driver of the car, a juvenile, was arrested in connection with the incident, OPD says.

It is unknown if alcohol or drugs were a factor.

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee issued a statement writing:

"Oakland is mourning the lives lost in last night's tragic crash at International Boulevard and 85th Avenue in East Oakland. Our hearts are with the victims, their families, loved ones, and all of those impacted. Thank you to the Oakland Police Department, Oakland Fire Department, and our first responders."

The incident is still under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oakland Police Department Traffic Investigation Unit at (510) 777-8570. Additionally, if you have any videos or photos that could assist with the investigation, please send them to cidvideos@oaklandca.gov.

Reporter Suzanne Phan will have more information on ABC7 Eyewitness News at 5 p.m.