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Press Release: Bicylist Seriously Injured in Berkeley Collision

Officer Jennifer Coats, BPD
Tuesday February 02, 2016 - 10:11:00 PM

BPD continues to investigate the injury collision that occurred at Fulton and Bancroft on February 2 at 4:57 p.m. The bicyclist, a 42 year old female, of Berkeley, is in critical condition receiving treatment at a local hospital. The driver, Berwick Haynes, a 47 year old male, from Sunnyvale, has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.  

Preliminarily we can say the vehicle and the bicyclist were both traveling south on Fulton from Bancroft. As they proceeded through the intersection the two collided. The bicyclist appears to have been dragged by the vehicle and was pinned underneath when it came to a stop. Berkeley Fire Department was able to raise the vehicle and pull her out. She was then immediately transported to the hospital. Based on the level of her injuries the Fatal Accident Investigation Team was called in. They are still investigating this matter and are trying to determine the primary cause for the collision.