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Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan Dies After Being Struck by Car
“During her 30-year career in public service, Supervisor Chan had been a staunch advocate for children, families, the elderly, affordable housing, and health care for the uninsured,” noted a statement from her office by Chan’s staff.

By Post Staff
Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan, 72, died Wednesday after she was hit by a car while walking her dog in the City of Alameda.
The collision was reported at about 8:00 a.m. at the corner of Grand Street and Shoreline Drive, according to police.
Emergency responders found Chan unresponsive in the roadway and took her to Highland Hospital, where she died at 2:30 p.m.
Police said the woman who was driving the vehicle that hit Chan stayed at the scene and was cooperating with the investigation.
In a statement from her office, Chan’s staff said she died after life-saving efforts from medical staff.
“During her 30-year career in public service, Supervisor Chan had been a staunch advocate for children, families, the elderly, affordable housing, and health care for the uninsured,” the statement said.
“She is survived by two children and two grandchildren,” the statement said. “The family thanks the first responders and medical staff that provided wonderful care to Supervisor Chan, and they request privacy at this time.”
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