Crime & Safety

Woman Killed In Hayward Crash

The collision between two vehicles happened on San Benito Street.

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HAYWARD, CA — A woman was killed in a traffic crash Wednesday night in Hayward.

On Wednesday at 9:22 p.m., officers with the Hayward Police Department responded to the 30000 block of San Benito Street on a report of a collision involving two vehicles.

Responding officers located a vehicle that had crashed into a parked semi truck trailer, police said.

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The 35-year-old woman was unconscious and was suffering from injuries. She was ultimately pronounced deceased at the scene by medical responders.

Police have not released the identity of the victim.

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Police said it was unknown if alcohol played a factor in the crash.

The crash marked the fourth traffic fatality in 2023, police said.


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