Motorcyclist dies in fatal crash that temporarily closed I-80 lanes in Berkeley

BERKELEY, Calif. (KGO) -- Traffic on I-80 was backed up between Emeryville and Richmond in the East Bay Sunday evening due to a fatal motorcycle accident.

Traffic backup started on I-80 in Berkeley near Gillman Street. The backup was about 8 miles before lanes reopened around 7:30 p.m.

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One westbound lane was open, and all eastbound lanes were closed at the time of the accident that happened shortly after 3 p.m.

California Highway Patrol said the motorcyclist went over the center divide, fell into oncoming traffic and died.