Quick Facts:
Where: The accident occurred in the northbound lanes of Highway 101 in Mill Valley, California.
What Happened: A motorcycle allegedly crashed while trying to avoid debris that fell from the back of a truck.
Participants:
- Driver of motorcycle
- Driver of truck
Reported Injuries/Fatalities:
- Driver of motorcycle, killed
Details:
On or about Thursday, September 9th, 2021, around 8:45 in the morning, an accident between a motorcycle and a truck left one individual dead. Authorities from the Marin County Sheriff’s Office said the accident was reported along the northbound side of Highway 101 in Mill Valley, California.
Investigators said one as-of-yet unidentified motorcyclist was killed when they allegedly crashed while avoiding debris that fell from the back of the truck on northbound Highway 101. Emergency responders rushed the motorcyclist to MarinHealth Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries a short time after his arrival. The pickup truck that dropped the debris did not stay at the scene.
According to Google Maps, Highway 101 runs north and south along the eastern edge of Mill Valley, which is situated about 14 miles north of downtown San Francisco.
Police are still investigating.