Supervisor Chan, an Alameda resident, was a longtime dedicated public servant who served the residents of Alameda for more than two decades as a former State Assembly Member, and Speaker of the Assembly, and on the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. “On behalf of the Alameda City Council and the City of Alameda, we extend our deepest sympathy to the family, friends, and colleagues of Supervisor Wilma Chan who was tragically killed this morning after being struck by a car as she walked her dog.

The driver of the car, a woman, remained on the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.Īt this time, the cause of the crash is yet to be determined. The family thanks the first responders and medical staff that provided care to Chan, and they request privacy at this time. She is survived by two children and two grandchildren.

She suffered a serious head injury and was rushed to Highland Hospital where she later died.ĭuring her 30-year career in public service, Supervisor Chan was a advocate for children, families, the elderly, affordable housing and health care for the uninsured. (KRON) - Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan died in a vehicle-pedestrian collision Wednesday afternoon, officials confirmed.Īround 2:30 p.m., Chan was walking her dog and was hit by a car.Īuthorities responded to the intersection of Shoreline Drive and Grand Street and located Chan, who was unresponsive.

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