Oakland man’s death caused by ‘exploding airbag debris,’ coroner rules

HAYWARD — A popular karaoke jockey and Oakland resident died when the airbag in his vehicle exploded, causing a metal cap and other shrapnel to rip through his head, in what was only the latest fatality linked to the aftermarket products, according to public records.

Keith “Boski” Givens, 55, crashed his car into a parked car on Main Street in Hayward on Sept. 25, 2025. But the Alameda County coroner ruled it wasn’t the blunt force impact from the crash that caused his death, but rather...