Executive Summary
- Crash occurred Sunday afternoon on I-80 near the Gilman Street exit in Berkeley.
- Rider was reportedly ejected over the center divide and trapped under a vehicle.
- Coroner identified the victim as 65-year-old John Edward Muller.
A 65-year-old motorcyclist died Sunday afternoon following a severe collision on Interstate 80 in Berkeley, California. The crash, which occurred near the Gilman Street exit, prompted a significant emergency response and the closure of multiple lanes of travel.
According to preliminary reports, the incident was reported shortly after 3:00 p.m. Investigators indicate that the motorcycle rider was traveling in the eastbound fast lane when the collision occurred. The force of the impact reportedly ejected the rider over the center divide, where they became trapped under a vehicle. Authorities confirmed the fatality at approximately 3:40 p.m.
The coroner’s office has subsequently identified the deceased as John Edward Muller, 65. Officials stated that Muller had no confirmed city of residence at the time of identification. The investigation into the specific mechanics of the crash remains ongoing.
Investigative Outlook
Accidents involving ejections across highway dividers present complex scenarios for traffic investigators. Law enforcement will focus on reconstructing the sequence of events to determine if speed, mechanical failure, or external factors contributed to the loss of control. As authorities work to clear the scene and finalize their reports, the primary objective remains establishing the precise cause of the collision to inform future safety assessments for this high-traffic corridor.
