
An evening turned tragic when a motorcyclist perished in a collision in Hayward on Monday, according to the Hayward Police Department. The incident transpired close to the junction of Jackson St and Grand St at about 6:04 p.m., where first responders encountered a dire scene involving a vehicle and a motorcycle.
Police reported that the motorcyclist, a 31-year-old man not from Hayward, was found unresponsive and succumbed to his injuries on site. The 55-year-old driver of the car involved, who also does not reside in Hayward, managed to escape unscathed. Authorities are still working to identify the deceased positively and to promptly notify his next of kin, as confirmed by a press release published on the Hayward Police Department's official website.
The aftermath of the crash prompts an investigation that has yet to exclude drugs or alcohol as potential contributors. With the case number 2024-17963 assigned, this distressing event marks the Hayward area's second fatal encounter on the road this year.
The Hayward PD seeks further information from anyone who might have witnessed the collision. They urge those with knowledge that could aid in the ongoing probe to reach out to the Traffic Bureau at 510-293-7066, as necessitated by the pursuit for clarity and accountability.