AC TRANSIT MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE AND SUPPORT
Press Releases
02/08/2018
Following today’s tragic event at Ashby Avenue & California Street, Berkeley
The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) wishes to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the driver involved in today’s tragic event. We will continue to work closely with the Berkeley Police Department as they investigate the circumstances of this collision. Please direct questions related the police investigation to the public information office of the Berkeley Police Department.
The AC Transit Operator involved in today’s collision has been with the District since 2014. He is fully cooperating with the police investigation. AC Transit standard protocol requires that the Operator undergo drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, the Operator’s emotional recovery is of paramount concern to the entire AC Transit family, and therapeutic counseling has been provided.
Please note, HIPPA regulations preclude AC Transit from releasing the names of individuals involved in any active investigation.