Crime & Safety

Motorcyclist Killed In Collision With Dump Truck On Hwy 101

The accident was Thursday morning near Mountain View.

A motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a dump truck on U.S. Highway 101 in Mountain View this morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Shortly before 9 a.m., officers responded to a report of a collision between a motorcycle and dump truck on northbound Highway 101 just north of Ellis Street, CHP officials said.

A Sig-alert was issued at 9:13 a.m. because of the closure of three northbound lanes north of Ellis Street, according to the CHP. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes around the area, CHP officials said.

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There is no estimated time for when the lanes will reopen. The Santa Clara County medical examiner’s office was called to the scene, according to the CHP. No further details were immediately available.

--Bay City News

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