Alameda County Man Dead after Motorcycle Collision near Interstate 80

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June 10, 2022) – 34-year-old Colin Rumbold was killed early Tuesday morning, in a motorcycle accident on Highway 101.

According to reports, the incident occurred around 3:30 a.m., near the connector to Interstate 80.

Investigators said a motorcycle driven by Rumbold crashed while trying to avoid a Nissan sedan that was stopped on I-80. The impact ejected Rumbold before he landed about 40 feet down the freeway.

Additionally, Rumbold landed on a Honda sedan going westbound on I-80 towards the connector ramp. There, the driver of a Subaru Forester rear-ended the Honda.

Due to the impact of the collision, Rumbolt succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Meanwhile, officials arrested both Nissan and Subaru drivers for suspicion of DUI.

Those with further information regarding the motorcycle crash are encouraged to contact San Francisco authorities as soon as possible.


No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. The team at Sweet James offers their deepest condolences and sympathies to the family and friends of Colin Rumbold.


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