Man Killed, Woman Injured in Head-On Crash on Interstate 580 in Oakland
Man Dies, Woman Hospitalized after Oakland Crash on Interstate 580 near 35th Avenue
Oakland, California (December 22, 2020) – A man was killed in a head-on car crash that left a woman seriously injured on Monday morning in Oakland, the CHP said.
The deadly accident occurred at about 12:30 a.m., on December 21, Interstate on Highway 580, just west of 35th Avenue.
The California Highway Patrol officers reportedly tried to stop a black Chevrolet Suburban on Highway 580 at Fruitvale Avenue due to its unsafe speed and apparently had no license plates.
The driver of the Chevrolet, Deville Daggs, 30, of Oakland, sped away initiating a pursuit. The CHP called off the chase after Daggs got off the freeway at MacArthur Boulevard and allegedly drove back on heading west in the eastbound lanes.
After a few minutes, Daggs’s Chevrolet crashed head-on into a Honda minivan on Highway 580, just west of 35th Avenue.
Man Killed, Woman injured in 2-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 580 near 35th Avenue
Sadly the driver of the Honda, a man in his 30s sustained fatal injuries in the accident.
A female passenger suffered major injuries in the accident and was taken to Highland Hospital for treatment.
Daggs allegedly fled the scene and was arrested by the Oakland police and Alameda County sheriff’s deputies. He sustained moderate injuries and was taken to Highland Hospital.
Daggs will be taken to Santa Rita Jail after he is released from the hospital, the CHP said.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
Pacific Attorney Group passes condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. We also hope that those injured in the crash will recover soon. If you or your loved one was involved in a car accident, call our law office at Click to call : 866-803-6502 and talk to an accident attorney.
