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Authorities thwarted a planned bike-led takeover of the Bay Bridge after a large group rode toward the bridge; CHP detained 85 riders and seized 85 bikes for riding on the freeway and released them after citations, with police having monitored the group as they entered via the Harrison Street off-ramp. Officials warned that riding the wrong way on the freeway is dangerous for cyclists and motorists.
Suspects broke into an East Bay tobacco store, leading to a police chase and a deadly wrong-way crash near the Bay Bridge. The break-in was captured on surveillance video, and the suspects fled after loading the truck with stolen items. The chase ended in a fatal head-on collision on the Westbound I-580 connector to Westbound I-80, causing one death and multiple injuries. The incident also resulted in significant traffic delays, leaving the store owner devastated and considering the future of his business.
A deadly wrong-way crash on the I-580 connector to Westbound I-80 near the Bay Bridge caused major traffic issues, resulting in one fatality and several injuries. The crash involved a wrong-way driver and three vehicles, and had followed a called-off police chase. The incident led to the closure of two lanes for several hours, impacting traffic during Tuesday morning.
A shooting on the Bay Bridge Saturday night left at least one person injured, causing massive traffic delays and leading to the closure of all but one lane as police conducted their investigation. The incident occurred just before 8:30 p.m. as a woman was shot while traveling eastbound toward Yerba Buena Island, and multiple shots were fired as the car passed through a tunnel. The woman was taken to the hospital, and police have not yet identified any suspects or determined the motives behind the shooting.
Two people in a red Mini Cooper died on the lower deck of the Bay Bridge after being struck by a Toyota Tacoma when their car stalled in the No. 4 lane. Two others were hospitalized with major injuries. The crash led to lane closures and a Sig-Alert on eastbound Interstate 80, affecting traffic into Oakland. CHP advised drivers to safely exit their vehicles if possible during breakdowns, but to stay inside, keep seatbelts on, and call 911 if unable to do so.
Maryland police are searching for a blue 2018 Honda Civic believed to have been driving erratically and at high speeds before causing a 23-car chain-reaction crash on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. The crashes resulted in 13 people being taken to the hospital and shut down the westbound span of the bridge for nearly six hours. Investigators are asking for any information on the Civic's whereabouts around the time of the crash, and potential charges are pending the conclusion of the investigation.
A 43-vehicle pileup on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Maryland left 13 people injured, with record fog contributing to the chaotic crash. Witnesses described encountering an "impenetrable" wall of fog, leading to a series of collisions. The bridge, known for inspiring fear in some, lacks shoulders and has low railings, making any crash a cause for concern. While such catastrophes are rare, they can lead to long delays on a route already plagued by heavy traffic.
The westbound span of the Bay Bridge in Maryland has reopened after a chain-reaction crash involving 43 vehicles, with 13 people taken to the hospital, including two with serious injuries. No deaths have been reported, and the cause of the crash is still unclear. Major delays are expected in the area, and travelers are urged to delay travel across the bridge.
The westbound lanes of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge are closed due to a serious multi-car crash, causing heavy delays in Annapolis and Kent Island. MDTA police and volunteers from the Kent County Fire Department are on the scene, and officials advise that additional information will be provided when available.
San Francisco prosecutors have started charging 80 protesters who blocked the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge last month while demanding a cease-fire in Gaza. The protesters, who held signs calling for a cease-fire and the dropping of charges, face charges including false imprisonment and unlawful public assembly. Similar protests calling for a cease-fire have occurred in other cities across the United States. The war between Israel and Hamas, which had a temporary cease-fire brokered by Qatar, resumed on December 1 after talks to extend the truce collapsed.
San Francisco prosecutors have started charging 80 protesters who blocked the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge for hours last month to demand a cease-fire in Gaza. The protesters, who held signs calling for a cease-fire and the release of those charged, face charges including false imprisonment and refusing to comply with a peace officer. The arraignments of the charged individuals have been continued to February. Similar protests calling for a cease-fire have occurred in other cities across the United States.
The San Francisco District Attorney's Office has announced that 80 protesters who blocked the Bay Bridge last month to call for a cease-fire in Gaza will face charges. The November 16 incident, which blocked all westbound lanes on the bridge for hours, disrupted traffic and required significant public resources to resolve. Charges include false imprisonment, refusing to comply with a police officer, unlawful public assembly, refusing to disperse, and obstruction of a public place. The protesters plan to hold a news conference to address the district attorney's decision.
Protesters shut down the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge for over four hours during President Joe Biden's visit for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. Hundreds of demonstrators called for a ceasefire in Gaza, causing a 5-mile backup and disrupting the morning commute. The protesters used tactics such as abandoning vehicles, chaining themselves to the bridge, and staging a "die-in." Law enforcement detained and cited 80 protesters for unlawful assembly and failure to disperse.
81 protesters were arrested after shutting down several lanes of the Bay Bridge in San Francisco during the morning rush hour, causing major delays. The protesters, from various organizations, were calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and an end to U.S. military aid to Israel. They blocked westbound lanes, chanted, tied themselves together with chains, and staged a 'die-in.' The protest was declared unlawful, and protesters were arrested and cited for unlawful assembly and failure to disperse. The demonstration coincided with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit and followed other protests in the area.
Two lanes of the Bay Bridge in San Francisco will be closed during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, causing potential traffic chaos. The closures will allow unfettered access for California Highway Patrol vehicles for APEC security. Other parts of Bay Area highways will also be affected, and signage will be posted to warn of on-ramp closures. Caltrans encourages people to take public transit to San Francisco during the summit. Additionally, parts of San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood will be closed to private car traffic, drawing criticism from some residents.