Charter Bus Hits Motorcycle on 80 Freeway in Berkeley, Major Injuries Sustained
BERKELEY, CA (November 30, 2018) – A motorcyclist was seriously injured after being struck by a bus Friday afternoon in Berkeley.
The crash happened around 3:33 p.m. on westbound 80 Freeway at University Avenue off-ramp.
According to the CHP, a white charter bus hit a motorcycle, sending the rider down on the first lane. Firefighters responded to the scene and located the rider with major injuries.
Emergency crews also arrived and took the badly injured rider to a hospital. The condition of the patient was not immediately available.
The bus stopped in the center divider after the crash.
The first and second lanes of the freeway were blocked by firefighters while they worked on the scene.
It is unknown if charges has been filed and liability has not yet been determined. Further investigation is underway.
A motorcycle accident is one of the most fatal types of road accidents. It is also described by the Department of Transportation as one of the accidents with the most number of recorded deaths and injuries. In order to avoid this type of accident, it is always important to drive safely at all times.
Legal matters after an accident can sometimes be daunting and sometimes you may not know who to trust. If you have been injured in an accident and you need help with a legal professional, we urge you to contact The Sweet Law Group. We will fight for you against insurance companies that will attempt to give an insufficient settlement. Our seasoned litigators will help you obtain a maximum settlement from the responsible parties. For more details, please schedule a free consultation today at (800) 203-3061.
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