John Darke Killed in Fatal Motorcycle Crash on 80 Freeway at Carlson Boulevard in Richmond
John Darke ID’d as Man Killed in Richmond Motorcycle Crash on 80 Freeway at Carlson Boulevard
Richmond, California (October 8, 2019) – The motorcycle rider who was killed in a fatal collision that happened Sunday morning in Richmond has been identified as John Darke, 56, of Pinole, according to the Contra Costa County coroner’s office.
Authorities said the crash occurred at around 11:39 a.m. October 6, on westbound 80 Freeway at Carlson Boulevard.
As per the CHP, Darke was riding a motorcycle westbound on the freeway when he side-swiped an SUV traveling on his right side. Darke bounced back and struck the side mirror of a Toyota Prius that was on his left.
Darke also collided with a Nissan Rogue and a Mercedes Benz sedan on the right.
John Darke Killed in Richmond Multi-Vehicle Crash
Darke was airlifted to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
All westbound lanes of the freeway at Carlson Boulevard were closed following the accident.
CHP is investigating the incident.
Our sincere sympathies go to the family and friends of the person killed in the crash. We wish them courage during these trying moments of losing their loved one.
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