Oakland, CA (July 9, 2023) A tragic motorcycle accident occurred in Oakland early Saturday morning. A vehicle suddenly struck a person on a motorcycle at about 3:20 a.m.
California Highway Patrol has not yet provided details about the vehicle that hit the motorcyclist, but the impact caused the rider to fly off the bike and into the fourth lane of Interstate 580. The crash happened near the Fruitvale Avenue exit.
To make matters worse, a Royal ambulance driving in the fourth lane struck the motorcycle rider. When authorities reported to the scene, they pronounced the victim dead. It’s unclear if anyone else was injured.
An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing. It is unclear if drugs, alcohol, distracted driving, speeding, or other factors were involved in this sad collision.
The identity of the victim has not been made public at this time.
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the victim. We know this is an extraordinarily difficult time as you mourn the tragic and sudden loss of a loved one. If you have any questions about navigating the legal process surrounding this situation, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us anytime. We are here day and night, ready to ease the burden of this overwhelming and terrible event.
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