1 dead in vehicle collision with bicyclist on I-880 in Oakland; vehicle overturns in separate crash

1 dead in vehicle collision with bicyclist on Interstate 880

A man was killed in a collision between an SUV and a bicyclist on Interstate Highway 880 in West Oakland on Friday night, the California Highway Patrol said.

OAKLAND, Calif. - All westbound lanes of Interstate 580 east of Oakland Avenue in Oakland are blocked on Friday night. There are injuries from an overturned vehicle, officials say.

California Highway Patrol issued a severe traffic alert at 8:51 p.m.

There is no estimated time for the roadway to reopen.

Drivers should expect delays and are being told to use alternate routes.

About 10 minutes earlier, a separate severe traffic alert was issued because of a deadly collision between an SUV and a bicyclist on northbound I-880 at 7th Street, also in Oakland, CHP said.

All lanes are blocked with no estimated time to reopen that roadway, officials said.

The crash was reported at around 8:20 p.m. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene following the collision with a Toyota RAV4, CHP said.

Once again, drivers are being told to expect delays, use alternate routes and avoid the area.

No further details were available.

This is a developing story.

Bay City News contributed to this report.

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