Motorcyclist killed in Bay Bridge crash

Posted: Jan 17, 2021 / 06:19 PM PST

Updated: Jan 18, 2021 / 03:50 PM PST

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) — A multi-car collision on the Bay Bridge shut down lanes on eastbound I-80 Sunday evening.

The crash was reported at the east end of the Treasure Island tunnel, the CHP reports.

CHP San Francisco later confirmed one person, who was a passenger on a motorcycle, died at the scene.

Video obtained by KRON4 shows bikers driving in between traffic in the wrong direction.

*****Major Collision Update*****

CHP/SF is continuing to investigate a multi-veh collision, involving a m/c. The passenger of the m/c has been pronounced deceased at the scene. The #1 and 2 lanes remain closed for approx. 30-45 mins. #3, 4, & 5 lanes remain open.
— CHP San Francisco (@CHPSanFrancisco) January 18, 2021

Due to a “major injury investigation”, lanes number 1 and 2 were blocked. Lanes 3, 4 and 5 remain open.

The Oakland and San Francisco fire departments were on scene with the CHP.

***** MAJOR COLLISION INCIDENT*****

I-89 e/b (SFOBB), @ e/ of Treasure Island tunnel, the #1 and #2 lanes are blocked for major injury investigation. #3, 4, and 5 lanes are open. Unknown ETO. pic.twitter.com/ljsXpzczpI
— CHP San Francisco (@CHPSanFrancisco) January 18, 2021

Due to a collision, 80EB Bay Bridge is temporarily shut down. @OaklandFireCA and @SFFDPIO are on scene with @CHP_GoldenGate @CHPSanFrancisco

Expect delays pic.twitter.com/VSE6ler7Aa
— SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDIA (@SFFDPIO) January 18, 2021

This story will be updated.