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Motorcyclist Killed In Oakland Accident That Closed Eastbound I-580

OAKLAND (CBS SF) -- All lanes of eastbound Interstate Highway 580 in East Oakland reopened after a fatal motorcycle collision blocked traffic, according to the California Highway Patrol.

A motorcyclist was found down in the left lane of I-580 near the 98th Avenue on-ramp when CHP officers responded about 10:15 p.m.

A coroner was called to the highway at 10:30 p.m. and CHP officers closed all the eastbound lanes.

All lanes reopened at 11:59 p.m., according to the CHP.

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