Oakland police investigate Chinatown collision after Hayward cyclist dies two weeks following December crash
A cyclist struck in a Chinatown intersection died after nearly two weeks in the hospital
A 65-year-old man from Hayward has died following a traffic collision that occurred in Oakland’s Chinatown late last year, authorities said. The crash happened just after 5 p.m. on December 27, 2025, at the intersection of 12th Street and Webster Street, a busy downtown junction with marked bike-lane infrastructure.
Police said the man was riding in the bike lane when he was hit by a Toyota Prius that was turning through the intersection. He was taken to a hospital with serious injuries and later died on January 11, 2026. His name has not been released.
What investigators have confirmed so far
Investigators have not announced an arrest in connection with the collision. Police said impairment by alcohol or drugs does not appear to have been a factor, based on the information available to them at the time of the update.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Police said the inquiry is continuing and is expected to include follow-up interviews and the review of available video surveillance footage.
Date and time: December 27, 2025, shortly after 5 p.m.
Location: 12th Street and Webster Street, Oakland Chinatown
Vehicles involved: A bicycle and a Toyota Prius
Outcome: The cyclist died on January 11, 2026, after hospitalization
Why the intersection matters to the investigation
Collisions involving turning vehicles and people biking in or alongside marked lanes are a recurrent focus of traffic-safety investigations because they often hinge on multiple factors: driver line-of-sight, the timing of signals, the position and speed of the cyclist, and whether the turn was made across a space designated for bicyclists. Determining fault frequently depends on precise reconstruction and corroborating evidence such as camera footage and witness statements.
Police did not provide details about traffic-signal phases, the direction the cyclist was traveling, whether the Prius driver yielded, or whether other vehicles were present. Investigators have also not disclosed whether the Prius remained at the scene, whether the driver was cited, or whether mechanical factors played a role.
What comes next
Authorities said they are continuing to gather evidence and asked anyone with information about the collision to contact the Oakland Police Department’s Traffic Investigation Unit. Police also said images and video can be submitted directly to investigators.
Police are seeking additional information as they complete follow-up interviews and attempt to obtain video related to the crash.
The case adds to a growing list of serious-injury collisions on Oakland streets that remain under active investigation after the initial emergency response has ended—often with key details emerging only after medical outcomes and evidence review are complete.