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Uploaded: Monday, March 18, 2013, 11:28 AM
Motorcyclist killed, car bursts into flame in multi-vehicle crash
Traffic blocked on northbound I-680, HWY 24
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A motorcyclist was killed and a vehicle burst into flame in a multi-car crash on northbound Interstate 680 in Walnut Creek Sunday evening,
according to the California Highway Patrol.
The Contra Costa County Coroner's Office identified the victim as 31-year-old Joseph Botsford, of Walnut Crek.The crash, which occurred on 680 just south of Rudgear Road just after 5:45 p.m., involved four vehicles including a motorcycle, according to CHP Officer John Fransen.
Details of exactly what happened remain unclear, but one vehicle, a Nissan 350Z, burst into flames after the crash, Fransen said.
Witnesses told investigators that the motorcycle and another vehicle were driving recklessly before the crash, Fransen said. The description of the second vehicle was unavailable and it is unclear whether it was one of those involved in the crash.
The motorcyclist was killed, but Fransen could not say whether other people were injured.
Northbound Interstate 680 was closed for approximately three hours by the crash but reopened just before 8 p.m. Northbound traffic was diverted to Livorna Road and traffic was also backed up on eastbound state Highway 24.
The crash remains under investigation and investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or the events leading up to it to call 646-4980.— Bay City News Service Are you receiving Express, our free daily e-mail edition? See a sample and sign-up for Express.
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Posted by Danville Independent, a member of the San Ramon Valley High School community, on Mar 19, 2013 at 7:30 am VERY sad someone lost their life, but when a motorcycle goes up against a car, they usually lose (...this poor soul was old enough to realize this, too). So sad...
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Posted by IM2curious, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on Mar 19, 2013 at 8:14 am I wouldn't be a bit surprised if the crash had to do with lane splitting by the motorcycle. Even if it wasn't the cause of this crash, lane splitting should be illegal.
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Posted by Kate, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on Mar 19, 2013 at 8:40 am My daughter's friend that was stalled at the scene of the accident for almost 3 hours said that the motorcyclist had just passed him speeding and driving recklessly.
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Posted by cardinal, a resident of the Diablo neighborhood, on Mar 19, 2013 at 9:26 am It's like pilots: there are old ones, and bold one -- but no old, bold ones. The odds are sure stacked ag'in you, and the consequences of failure are often severe. I was sure lucky in my own 20s, several times.
RiP.
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Posted by Barbie, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood, on Mar 22, 2013 at 5:36 pm Sad to hear since I do ride. It is true there is not much chance when going against a car :( Please do not assume all bikers ride reckless.I am here to say that is not true.All bikers are not the same ,just like all drivers behind the wheel of autos are not the same.
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Posted by FanDanville, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on Mar 25, 2013 at 8:52 am Kate,
Please tell your friend that the Police are looking for information about this accident and to report their info.
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Posted by 680 Traveler, a resident of the Alamo neighborhood, on Mar 25, 2013 at 4:18 pm Stupid should hurt - and it did regarding the cyclist/driver involved. Racing on a Sunday late afternoon is complete idiocy. I've seen guys like this do side-surfing at 75-80mph on 680... Good news - he wont do it again.
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