![[10-06-2025] Cyclist Struck by Vehicle in Berkeley; Driver Arrested on Suspicion of DUI and Hit-and-Run](https://ak1.to//dKQg.webp)
A cyclist was struck by a vehicle on Shattuck Avenue at Channing Way in Berkeley on Monday evening, October 6, 2025. The driver later was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and hit-and-run.
According to Berkeley Police Department, the crash occurred shortly before 6:00 p.m. The driver, 48-year-old Launette S., was heading south on Shattuck Avenue when she hit the cyclist, shattering the windshield of her vehicle. The cyclist declined hospital transport and spoke with police at the scene.
Witnesses provided a photograph of the 2016 red Mustang involved, which allowed officers to track the vehicle using the Flock automated license plate reader system. Launette was located at a home in the Oakland Hills, approximately six miles from the crash site, and arrested on suspicion of felony DUI causing injury and hit-and-run resulting in injury, along with two misdemeanors.
Launette has an open misdemeanor DUI case from 2024 and is scheduled for a pretrial hearing on October 21. Charges in the new case have not yet been filed.
Authorities continue to investigate the incident.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
