Alameda County dispatcher killed by suspected drunk driver

The collision happened Sunday night at East 14th Street and 150th Avenue in San Leandro.

SAN LEANDRO – An emergency services dispatcher was hit and killed by a suspected drunk driver while on her way to work Sunday night in San Leandro, according to authorities.

The two-vehicle collision happened around 11:15 p.m. at the intersection of East 14th Street and 150th Avenue, the San Leandro Police Department said in a news release.

The victim was taken to an area hospital, where she died of her injuries. She was identified as Antoinette Finau, an emergency services dispatcher with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.

Finau was on her way to work when the crash happened, according to police. An investigation revealed her car was broadsided and rolled over as she went through the intersection.

The driver of the second vehicle was not injured in the crash. Police said she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

“The San Leandro Police Department offers our condolences to the family of the victim as well as the men and women of the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office,” said Lt. Jeffrey Walton. “This is a tragic loss of life and a painful reminder of the dangers of driving while impaired.”

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