Car Sideswipes CHP Motorcycle on 80 Freeway [Oakland, CA]

CHP Officer Hospitalized After Crash near Bay Bridge

 
OAKLAND, CA (August 14, 2019) – A car sideswiped a CHP motorcycle on 80 Freeway westbound on Wednesday morning in Oakland.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision happened on the Bay Bridge at approximately 7:20 AM. Based on a report, the CHP motorcycle officer was trying to pull over another driver when he was sideswiped by another car that cut across two lanes.
 
The motorcycle went down. After that, the paramedics sent the officer to a hospital for treatment of unknown injuries. The victim was conscious and expected to recover.
 
An investigation is ongoing to verify the information and determine liabilities. However, no other information has been disclosed at this time.
 
Always look out for and consider small vehicles like motorcycles and bicycles on the road. Especially if you are on a busy highway. In addition, follow driving laws and be careful when behind the wheel. As a result, you can keep yourself and others around you safe.

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The driver of the car who hit the CHP officer stopped at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.