Fatal crash closes I-80 freeway lanes in Berkeley
Numerous callers said the motorcycle rider "was driving recklessly" before the collision, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A motorcycle rider reportedly died Sunday in a crash on Interstate 80 in Berkeley, according to preliminary reports.
The crash was reported near the Gilman Street exit shortly after 3 p.m.
According to early reports, a motorcycle rider on eastbound I-80 in the fast lane was reportedly ejected over the center divide and trapped under a car due to the collision.
Authorities confirmed the fatality just after 3:40 p.m. and said the coroner's office would respond.
The crash and emergency response closed several lanes of travel.
The Scanner is attempting to learn more.
Update, 4:40 p.m. Limited details have been available due to the ongoing investigation but, according to the California Highway Patrol, numerous callers said the motorcycle rider "was driving recklessly" before the collision. Exactly what caused him to crash initially has not been determined, the CHP said.
