Motorcyclist killed on Berkeley freeway

BERKELEY — A motorcyclist died Sunday afternoon on Interstate 80 after colliding with two vehicles, the California Highway Patrol said.

His name was not released by the coroner’s bureau.

The collision happened about 3:07 p.m. Sunday in the eastbound lanes of the freeway east of University Avenue, the CHP said.

The CHP said the motorcyclist was ejected onto the roadway after colliding with an Acura TSX and a Honda Accord. What led up to the collision is under investigation.

He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The vehicle drivers remained at the scene and were cooperating with investigators, the CHP said.

According to initial reports, drugs or alcohol were not believed to be factors in the incident.

Three eastbound lanes and two westbound lanes of the freeway were shut down for several hours during the course of the investigation.

Anyone with information about the collision may contact the CHP Oakland office at 510-457-2875.

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