Benicia, CA – Collision Kills Motorcyclist on the 780 Freeway near the 680 Freeway

Benicia, CA (March 19, 2019) – A fatal crash involving a motorcycle and up to two other vehicles occurred around 1:25 pm Monday along Interstate 780 near the interchange with Interstate 680.

According to reports, the motorcyclist was driving recklessly prior to the crash. The rider, who is unidentified, died at the scene due to severe injuries.

The California Highway Patrol sent out a SigAlert in order to investigate the scene. A white pickup and a second vehicle on the shoulder of the road were located in the vicinity of the accident. Whether or not these vehicles were involved in the collision is unknown.

The CHP reopened the freeway around 30 minutes after its closure. Their investigation, as well as the coroner’s report, is ongoing.

We offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the motorcyclist who lost his life in this accident.  Our thoughts are with them at this terrible time.

Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in California

When automobile drivers do not take into consideration the safety of motorcyclists, destructive accidents can occur. Something as simple as just not checking for a motorcycle when changing lanes can cause a fatal or life-changing collision, leaving a rider with various injuries or their family with mounting medical and funeral expenses.

If you have been injured in a California motorcycle accident, consider contacting an experienced motorcycle accident attorney. The skilled and compassionate personal injury lawyers at the Brady Law Group have over two decades of experience in accident cases. We understand how to help victims receive compensation for their losses. We will discuss your case with compassion and clarity. Please contact us at 866-478-6483.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post, including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.