Yesterday's solo crash on a steep stretch of Redwood Road in the Oakland Hills left a 41-year-old driver dead after his car left the roadway and hit a light pole, according to Oakland police.
The man, who was alone in the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene in the 4100 block of Redwood Road. Police shut down the immediate area so investigators could reconstruct what happened.
The collision involved a Porsche that slammed into a light pole, and there were no reported witnesses, according to The Mercury News. Police told the outlet that whether alcohol or drugs played a role remains under investigation.
Authorities are asking anyone who saw the crash, or who has video from the area around the time of the collision, to contact the Oakland Police Department’s Traffic Investigation Unit at (510) 777-8570. The request follows the city's guidance on crash reporting outlined in its Vehicle Collision Reports page.
Redwood Road's risks and nearby concerns
The wreck unfolded on a piece of Redwood Road that locals and traffic planners have long described as a tough drive: steep, curving and tempting for speeders. The corridor, along with nearby Skyline Boulevard, has been the subject of repeated complaints about crashes and sideshow activity, with residents pushing for more enforcement and traffic-calming measures, according to The Oaklandside.
Investigation underway
Oakland police said the driver was the only person in the Porsche and confirmed that he died at the scene, according to The Mercury News. His identity had not been released as of Sunday evening.
Investigators are still working to piece together the timeline and circumstances of the crash. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Traffic Investigation Unit at (510) 777-8570.
