[10-26-2026] Alameda County, CA – Teenage Cyclist Taken To Hospital in Collision With Car in Berkeley

A 16-year-old cyclist was taken to a hospital for assessment after a collision with a car in South Berkeley on Monday morning, October 26, 2026.

According to Berkeley police, the crash occurred around 9:50 a.m. at Russell and Adeline streets while the teenager was heading to Berkeley High School.

A preliminary investigation found that the cyclist was traveling westbound on Russell Street while a woman in her 80s was driving southbound on Adeline Street.

The teenager was transported to Highland Hospital without lights or sirens. Authorities said he had no broken bones but was undergoing further tests Monday afternoon. Initial reports indicated that he did not lose consciousness at the scene.

The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. The collision remains under investigation.

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