UPDATE: Fatal Motorcycle Crash Snarls Westbound Lanes Of Bay Bridge Near Treasure Island
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) -- A fatal motorcycle crash on the Bay Bridge in the westbound direction Monday afternoon closed several lanes past Treasure Island for over an hour, according to authorities.
The coroner has identified the victim as Robert Peng from Alamo. The 58-year-old was pronounced dead at 2:02 p.m.
According to the California Highway Patrol, Peng lost control of the motorcycle and crashed but no debris or other vehicles were in the area.
The crash on westbound I-80 happened west of Treasure Island was first reported at 1:47 p.m.
511.org first tweeted about the injury collision shortly after 2 p.m. Monday afternoon.
Traffic Collision With Injuries on Westbound I-80 West of Treasure Island Rd in San Francisco. Right and left lanes Blocked. https://t.co/ITRwoLsl4h
— 511 SF Bay (@511SFBay) November 16, 2020
CHP issued a severe traffic alert due to the collision.
As of 2:30 p.m., the left lanes are still blocked. Motorists are advised to expect delays and to use alternate routes to avoid the area.
UPDATE: Traffic Collision With Injuries on Westbound I-80 West of Treasure Island Rd in San Francisco. The Right Lane is Open. Left Lanes Remain Blocked. https://t.co/ITRwoLsl4h
— 511 SF Bay (@511SFBay) November 16, 2020
Officials announced that all lanes had reopened as of 3:19 p.m., over 90 minutes after the crash had happened.
UPDATE: Residual Delays on Westbound I-80 West of Treasure Island Rd in San Francisco. All Lanes Open.
— 511 SF Bay (@511SFBay) November 16, 2020