The victim’s pick-up truck was pulled out of the bay near Canal Blvd. in Richmond. Photo: Richmond PD
Pick-up truck driven into, extracted from bay
SFPD and Oakland PD Marine Units, Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team, volunteer California Recovery Divers assist
By Richmond Police Department
At approximately 11:17 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026, Richmond Police Department officers responded to reports of a possible deceased person in the water near the 1300 block of Canal Boulevard.
Upon arrival, officers located a deceased individual. Richmond Police Department detectives responded to the scene and investigators have determined that the incident previously being investigated as a suspicious death on Saturday is now believed to be a solo-vehicle fatal collision.
During the investigation, detectives utilized the department’s Flock Safety camera system and located video footage showing what appeared to be a vehicle entering the water near Canal Blvd. at approximately 1:00 a.m. on Saturday morning.
Based on this information, the Richmond Police Department requested assistance from the San Francisco Police Department Marine Unit, the Oakland Police Department Marine Unit, and the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team.
The San Francisco and Oakland Police Departments’ Marine Units with diver help locate the submerged vehicle. Photo: Richmond PD
All three agencies responded and using specialized sonar equipment and marine resources, responding personnel were able to locate a submerged vehicle. Dive teams, including members of the volunteer California Recovery Divers, then assisted in recovering the vehicle and confirmed there were no additional occupants inside.
At this time, the investigation indicates this was a solo-vehicle, fatal collision, and there is no evidence of foul play.
The Richmond Police Department extends its sincere condolences to the driver’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.
We also want to thank our allied agencies for their swift response and for providing the specialized marine and dive resources that were critical in locating and recovering the vehicle.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact Richmond Police Department Dispatch at (510) 233-1214.
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