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May 23, 2025
Police activity in Berkeley on Interstate 80 in the vicinity of University Avenue led to the closure of westbound lanes, causing significant traffic delays in the area. Although the lanes have since reopened, residual congestion persisted for some time after the incident.
On Friday, May 23, 2025, several suspects were apprehended after a police chase situated on Interstate 80 in the Berkeley area, close to the University Avenue and Ashby Avenue exits. The pursuit started when San Francisco police began following a vehicle believed to be connected to an attempted carjacking. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) was alerted to the pursuit at around 1:50 p.m.
Key Details of the Pursuit
During the pursuit, the suspect vehicle reportedly while fleeing, the suspect vehicle allegedly tried to hit an , further intensifying the incident escalating the situation.
Aerial footage captured the chase ending on I-80, where at least three suspects exited the moving vehicle and attempted to flee on foot along the freeway.
All suspects were detained by officers on the scene.
Related Incidents and Context
While the May 23, 2025, incident was linked to an attempted carjacking, there have been other recent high-profile police pursuits in Berkeley involving armed robberies and dangerous suspects. For example, in March 2023, two armed robberies in Berkeley led to a pursuit on I-80, though no arrests were made in that case.
Additionally, in a separate May 2025 incident, a police chase in the area involved a suspect throwing a bag containing a live grenade from a vehicle, prompting a major law enforcement response and freeway closures.
Public Safety Response
The CHP and local police responded rapidly, shutting down portions of I-80 to ensure public safety and apprehend the fleeing suspects.
No injuries were reported in the immediate aftermath of the May 23, 2025, pursuit.
Ongoing Investigation
As of the latest updates, authorities have not released further details about the suspects or potential charges. Investigations into both the attempted carjacking and the actions during the pursuit are ongoing.
Summary Table
Date Location Incident Type Outcome May 23, 2025 I-80 near University Ave Police pursuit, carjacking attempt Multiple suspects detained For the most current updates, local news outlets and the California Highway Patrol provide real-time information on major incidents in the Berkeley area.
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