An 18-year-old Pleasant Hill man died when his motorcycle struck a car at Contra Costa Boulevard and Dexter Drive in Pleasant Hill Wednesday night.
The motorcyclist was taken to John Muir Hospital with serious injuries after the crash was reported at 6:40pm and died later in the evening.
Investigation determined that the motorcyclist was traveling northbound on Contra Costa Blvd when he collided with a vehicle turning left onto Dexter Drive from southbound Contra Costa Blvd.
Northbound Contra Costa Blvd between Massolo Drive and Ellinwood Drive were closed for several hours. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and was not injured.
We were afraid of that. It didn’t look good
O no.
According to my neighbors at my apartment complex, the guy wasn’t moving and the paramedics didn’t flash their lights. I live in between Dexter and Massolo.
Thanks for alert – we steered clear. Very sad news.
You’re welcome…
I live on Massolo and was out with my dog at the time of the crash. My friend & I knew that it was a very serious accident by the level & urgency of the response and by how quickly the traffic was diverted down our street. I immediately said a prayer for all that were involved. I am so saddened to learn that the motorcyclist was only 18!! He didn’t even start his life yet! My heart breaks for his parents, loved ones & friends! Rest in Paradise, young man. 🙁
All too common of screw up by left turners. My brother ran into one on CA Blvd behind Gemco in WC; my buddy’s son just collected over 100K a couple months ago from one on Cleveland in PH; my buddy’s grandma killed a biker by turning left into him in the 70’s; now this kid’s family will collect huge damages, the driver’s life will be a financial shambles…..and the kid is dead!
Has the name been released of the victim?