Maka Langi, 29, killed in motorcycle collision on Interstate 880 in Milpitas, CA

Modified Date: 
Tue, 12/05/2017 - 11:01am
Accident Date: 
Saturday, July 4, 2015

Milpitas: Fatal motorcycle crash on I-880 claims life of East Palo Alto man

A 29-year-old motorcyclist died Saturday night in a crash that shut down four freeway lanes for several hours, the California Highway Patrol said. The CHP is asking anyone who may have seen the Dodge speeding before the crash to contact the CHP's San Jose office at 408-467-5400. Witnesses told the CHP the Dodge, which has retrostyle wraparound taillights, was speeding significantly before the crash. Another motorist pulled the motorcycle to the shoulder of the freeway after the wreck, they said. 

Motorcyclist killed in weekend hit-and-run identified

Saturday, California Highway Patrol officers responded to reports of a motorcyclist down on northbound Highway 880 near state Highway 237, CHP officials said. MILPITAS, Calif. (KTVU & Wires) - A 29-year-old motorcyclist struck and killed by a car that fled on Interstate Highway 880 in Milpitas Saturday night has been identified as East Palo Alto resident Maka Langi, according to the Santa Clara County medical examiner's office. Milpitas fire crews found the motorcyclist, later identified as Langi, deceased on a northbound lane before officers arrived, according to the CHP. A motorist had pulled the motorcycle off the roadway before emergency crews reached the scene, CHP officials said. Investigators do not know whether alcohol or drugs was a factor in collision, according to the CHP. Anyone with information on the suspect driver or vehicle is asked to contact the San Jose area CHP office at (408) 467-5400. Around 9:15 p.m.

The CHP are searching for a newer black Dodge Charger or Challenger that may have been involved in the crash. Witnesses told the CHP the Dodge, which has retrostyle wraparound taillights, was speeding before the collision.

Topics: 
Hit and Run
People Involved: 
Maka Langi
Roadway: 
Interstate 880

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