Eastbound I-80 lanes west of Bay Bridge toll plaza closed by fatal hit-and-run
CHP confirmed a multi-vehicle injury crash on the eastern end of the Bay Bridge in Oakland where eastbound I-80 connects to southbound I-880 that closed lanes Friday afternoon is being investigated as a deadly hit-and-run.
CHP first reported the accident on eastbound I-80 just west of Toll Plaza at around 2:30 p.m. The multi-vehicle injury collision initially blocked the #4 and #5 lanes where the freeway connects to southbound I-880.
Authorities later confirmed CHP officers were dispatched after receiving 911 calls at 2:11 p.m. about a crash between a vehicle and a motorcycle.
Arriving officers confirmed that a Toyota Corolla crashed with a motorcyclist who was ejected from their vehicle. The driver of the Toyota Corolla stayed on scene and cooperated with authorities.
The motorcyclist was then hit by a second vehicle. That vehicle did not stop and fled the scene. The motorcyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene 2:35 p.m., CHP said.
As of around 3:45 p.m., the center lane had reopened, but the right lanes remain blocked. All lanes were reopened after the scene of the accident was cleared at around 4:30 p.m.
Motorists are advised to expect residual delays and to use alternate routes to avoid the area. The investigation into the hit-and-run driver who fled the scene is ongoing.