Deadly Midnight Crash on Steep Oakland Hills Road

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A 41-year-old man died when his Porsche crashed into a light pole on a steep, curving stretch of Redwood Road in the Oakland Hills late last night. Police are investigating the cause of the single-vehicle collision and are asking any witnesses or those with video footage from the area to come forward.

Why it matters

This deadly crash on a notoriously dangerous road in the Oakland Hills highlights ongoing concerns about speeding and traffic safety in the area. Residents have long pushed for more enforcement and traffic-calming measures on Redwood Road and nearby Skyline Boulevard, which have been the sites of repeated crashes and sideshow activity.

The details

According to police, the man was alone in the Porsche when it left the roadway and struck a light pole on the 4100 block of Redwood Road. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities are still investigating whether alcohol or drugs were factors in the collision, and they are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has video footage from the area to contact the Oakland Police Department's Traffic Investigation Unit.

• The crash occurred late last night on Redwood Road in the Oakland Hills.

What’s next

Investigators are still working to piece together the timeline and circumstances of the crash. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Oakland Police Department's Traffic Investigation Unit.