Oakland, CA- Fatal Motorcycle Vs. Pickup Crash at 12th and Willow Streets

Oakland, CA (May 9, 2019)- The Oakland Police Department reported a motorcycle and pickup truck collision that left the motorcyclist dead and the truck driver with critical injuries.

The crash took place at the intersection of 12th Street and Willow Streets at approximately 8:28 pm on Wednesday.

The OPD noted that the rider on a Honda motorcycle, an Oakland man in his 30s, was hit by the driver of a Dodge pickup, an Oakland man in his 50s. The motorcyclist was taken to a nearby hospital where he soon passed away. The Dodge driver was also taken to a hospital for treatment of critical injuries.

According to the OPD, alcohol may have been a factor in the accident. However, the crash remains under investigation.

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased at this time.  Our thoughts are with them.

Our thoughts are also with the injured victim and their family.  We hope for a full recovery.

Collisions Between Motorcycles and Pickups in California

The Insurance Information Institute estimated that collisions between motorcycles and pickup trucks (as well as similar small trucks, SUVs, or vans) added up to 18,675 fatal accidents and 1,198,000 injury accidents in the United States in 2015.

The center of gravity of motorcycles and small trucks differs from that of cars, which may affect the way these vehicles crash together. Other factors are also bound to be at play in accidents involving motorcycles and small trucks.

If you have been hurt or lost a loved one in an accident involving a motorcycle and a small truck or similar vehicle, you require the assistance of an attorney with knowledge of the unique aspects of crashes involving these kinds of vehicles. The Brady Law Group has been assisting individuals and families affected by these kinds of crashes for almost three decades. Contact us at 866-478-6483 today to learn how our expertise can help you.

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.