The incident occurred in one of the open gathering spaces created after freeway removal transformed the former Nimitz corridor into pedestrian plazas and green infrastructure. Emergency services responded to the scene, which also serves as a route for ferry commuters accessing the West Oakland terminal network. Within hours, community networks activated ferry-corridor mourning traditions, with vigil installations appearing at nearby terminals. City officials have not yet commented on infrastructure or access policy for the corridor. Three people were confirmed dead at the scene. Five others were transported to area hospitals with injuries ranging from serious to critical.