Motorcyclist Hit, Killed by BART Train after Crash near Northgate Avenue and 24th Street [Oakland, CA]

Motorcyclist Struck, Killed by Oakland BART Train after Accident near Northgate Avenue

 
OAKLAND, CA (September 19, 2022) — A motorcyclist was hit and killed by a BART train after a crash near Northgate Avenue and 24th Street on Friday.
 
According to officials, the fatal incident happened around 4:20 p.m. For unknown reasons, the motorcyclist lost control of his bike as he tried to cross Northgate Avenue. Instead, he struck a curb and flew off his motorcycle and landed on the train tracks where an oncoming BART train struck him.
 
The 35-year-old Oakland – man whose name has not been released – died at the scene.
 
By 6:30 p.m., BART trains headed for Antioch in Richmond ran at a limited capacity until 9:30 p.m. when full service was restored.
 
At this time, authorities have not completely pieced together the events of this accident. However, an ongoing investigation should confirm any unclear details.

Our caring thoughts go out to the family and friends of the victim.

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