A motorcyclist was killed in a collision on westbound hwy.24 in Orinda, just east of the Caldecott Tunnel at 5:45 on Sunday evening, according to the CHP.
All lanes have reopened. Emergency vehicles are still on the shoulder, so use caution if you’re in the area.
The cause of the collision is under investigation.
RIP, rider. 🙁
Let’s see how long it takes for our resident troll to blame it on not wearing a seatbelt.
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Too many inattentive and low skilled drivers in California that I’ll stick to four wheels while wrapped in steel.
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On the other hand, there are quite a few motorcyclists who ride like dirtbags.
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RIP partner. Unfortunately on a motorcycle you pays your money and you takes your chances. I always try to give them room but sometimes they are up to you too fast.
I wish people would not speculate on an accident like this, especially when there’s been a fatality. How about waiting until the investigation is complete. Show a little respect.
No one is being disrespectful. Is it not true that motorcyclists are crazy fast drivers? Being as drivers just switch lanes, do not signal, and are hard to see because of how fast they ride, motorcyclists really should be more careful as they are the ones to most likely lose if in an accident.
@Raiderette….Nice ignorant stereotyping there.
Hey Raiderette: Thanks for lumping all motorcyclists into the same category. Of course we see you’re totally ignorant and clueless by saying that. Yes there are many idiots out there on motorcycles, but the majority of us ride responsibly and safely. Most of the time it’s the cars that cause the problems. To speculate what happened without all the facts and then putting down somebody for something they may not have done is being disrespectful.
This is a discussion site, and when people discuss things, they often speculate. We may never know the results of the investigation.
Nevertheless, we all know people who ride and/or drive responsibly. And then there are those people who are a hazard to navigation, no matter how many wheels they have. It wouldn’t be appropriate to lump all riders or all drivers into one class. However, I think Raiderette’s point is well taken, in that the motorcyclist are the most likely to suffer damage in a wreck, no matter whose fault it is. And it’s in their own best interest to be exercise care.
@Robert Every time I see a motorcycle fatality report, I check the CHP logs and low and behold he was speeding and spun out of control. Surprised? Not me.
1144-Fatality
— Jul 10 2022 5:42PM [16] [Appended, 17:45:09] [1] SOLO MC TC
— Jul 10 2022 5:42PM [3] [Appended, 17:43:24] [1] MC SPUN OO CONTROL INTO THE RHS
— Jul 10 2022 5:42PM [12] [Appended, 17:44:45] [1] 4 VEH TC
— Jul 10 2022 5:43PM [1] SPORTS VEH VS MC
— Jul 10 2022 5:43PM [17] [Appended, 17:45:09] [2] WENT OFF THE RDWY INTO THE EMBAKEMENT
— Jul 10 2022 5:43PM [18] [Appended, 17:45:09] [3] MC WAS SPEEDING PRIOR TC
Motorcycle deaths will always sadden me.
Good on you Robert….
I saw the remains of the motorcycle on a flatbed tow truck on eastbound 24 at about 8 last night. The motorcycle was in pieces – hardly recognizable. I thought “That doesn’t look like it ended well.” Obviously it didn’t.
I rode motorcycles for 40 years I would get off work take the motorcycle out for an hour and just relax. Then it came to the point riding in the bay area was more stressful than work. RIP to the rider.
If indeed the motorcyle was in pieces then speed is a factor.