San Leandro, CA (May 5, 2024) — A woman was killed after a suspected DUI driver crashed into her car on Sunday night, as reported by the San Leandro Police Department (SLPD). The victim was identified as Antoinette Finau, an Emergency Services Dispatcher for the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. The crash occurred at approximately 11:14 p.m. at the intersection of E. 14th Street and 150th Avenue.
Incident Overview: The collision happened when the suspected DUI driver struck the victim’s vehicle, causing a broadside impact that led to the victim’s car rolling over. Despite being rushed to the hospital, the victim succumbed to her injuries. Finau was en route to work at the time of the accident. The driver of the suspect vehicle was unharmed and was promptly arrested for driving under the influence. She has been taken to jail, according to SLPD.
Investigation and Legal Considerations: The San Leandro Police Department has begun a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash, focusing on the driver’s suspected impaired state. The findings will likely support serious DUI charges, and the family of Antoinette Finau may pursue a wrongful death claim against the driver to seek compensation for funeral expenses, emotional trauma, and other damages resulting from this tragic loss.
I express my deepest sympathies to Antoinette Finau’s family and colleagues in this difficult time. I hope that the driver is held accountable for their actions.
Source: KRON