Crime & Safety
Motorcyclist Hospitalized Who Lost Control In San Mateo: Police
The solo crash briefly shut down lanes near the mall and caused minor traffic delays.
SAN MATEO, CA — A motorcyclist was taken to a hospital after losing control and going down on southbound El Camino Real in San Mateo, police said.
The rider swerved and dropped the motorcycle, prompting a police response that temporarily closed a couple of lanes near the mall while investigators worked the scene.
Traffic backed up briefly before clearing.
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No other vehicles were involved in the crash.
The extent of the rider's injuries was not immediately released.
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