A December collision in the heart of Oakland’s Chinatown has turned fatal, after a 66-year-old Hayward cyclist identified in local reports as Feixiong Qin died from his injuries in January, according to police.
Investigators say Qin was riding southbound in the marked bike lane on Webster Street on Dec. 27, 2025, when a Toyota Prius turned through the intersection at 12th Street and hit him. The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with officers, and the cause of the crash is still under review by Oakland police.
As reported by East Bay Times, Qin died at a hospital on Jan. 11, about two weeks after the collision. That report also notes he was not wearing a helmet when he was struck, and that his name was initially withheld in early police bulletins before being released in later coverage.
What the police say
Oakland police say officers were called just after 5 PM to the intersection of 12th and Webster streets for reports of a crash. According to the department, Qin had been riding in the bike lane on Webster when a Toyota Prius turned from southbound Webster onto westbound 12th and collided with him.
Authorities said impairment did not appear to be a factor and that detectives are working to recover surveillance footage and conduct follow-up interviews. Anyone with information, photos, or video related to the case is asked to contact the OPD Traffic Investigation Unit at (510) 777-8570 or email [email protected], as reported by SFGATE.
Local context
City data show that bicyclist deaths remain a relatively small but stubborn share of Oakland’s traffic fatalities. Oakland’s traffic monitoring dashboard reports three bicyclist fatalities in 2025, and the city’s Safe Oakland Streets initiative is tasked with targeting high injury corridors where serious crashes tend to cluster.
According to the City of Oakland’s traffic monitoring page, unsafe turning, failure to yield, and speeding are among the most common factors in severe crashes. The city says OakDOT and OPD continue to focus on reducing these preventable deaths through enforcement and street design work.
In Qin’s case, investigators have not announced any charges and say the inquiry remains open while they review video and interview witnesses. The East Bay Times report notes the driver was described as a San Leandro man who stayed at the scene and provided a statement to police. Detectives say they will release additional details as the investigation moves forward.
