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Fatal Crash Blocks Lanes of Hwy 101 in San Mateo

The crash occurred just after 5 p.m. Thursday.

 

A fatal crash involving a motorcycle blocked several lanes of southbound U.S. Highway 101 in San Mateo Thursday evening.

The California Highway Patrol reported the crash occurred just after 5 p.m. north of Poplar Avenue.

The San Mateo County coroner was called to the scene shortly after.

Two lanes of southbound Highway 101 were blocked until about 7:30 p.m.

Traffic was heavy in the area for hours following the crash.

 

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Related Topics: Fatal Crash, Highway 101 crash, and motorcycle fatality
Were you affected by the traffic from this crash? Tell us in the comments.

Richard Spence

11:33 am on Friday, February 17, 2012

My heart goes out to Chuck's family and friends. May God bless all of you and help you through this tough time.
Lauren (burlingame)

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Hazel Shell

1:44 pm on Friday, February 17, 2012

I saw the motorcyclist passing next to my car and 10 seconds later the accident happened. It was one of the most devistating moment I have ever experienced. My heart goes out to his love ones left behind. I just wanted to inform you that he was riding his bike badly. When he passed me so fast in between cars ( at least 60mph), I prayed God to save him for not involving in an accident. I am sorry, but he was riding so reckless as if he wanted to be killed. Rest In Peace! I am soo sorry.

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Bob Love

3:33 pm on Friday, February 17, 2012

i saw it aswell, he was driving at a high rate of speed in the emergency lane between the center divider and fast lane just south of the airport, then as we drove past the scene, i recognized the bike and riders vest. very sad.

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Woodbutcher

7:19 pm on Friday, February 17, 2012

Sad to see....he looked experienced....not to stereo type....i watched as he passed he even put his feet down at that high rate if speed....scanner reports say he was standing on the seat and clipped a cars mirror...it was chilling to drive past the scene....very sorry for his family and friends.....

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Daniel Laine

12:27 pm on Saturday, February 18, 2012

To those who left comments thank you....my uncle was a very experienced rider and he was actually headed to visit my aunt....if anyone can give me more details i would greatly appreciate it

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BERNADETTE

1:10 pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Hello, My husband and I are friends of Chuck's. Can you please let us know when and where the services will be for him. We would like to pay our respects. Thank you

Sally

12:24 pm on Monday, February 20, 2012

Hi Daniel... So sorry to say your uncle was driving badly and recklessly. I had never seen any motorcyclist riding like that in a traffic. His riding was extremely risky.. I watched him cutting in front of many cars in and out with a high speed until the accident happened ( the traffic speed was around 30mph). I am not sure why he was riding like that, especially, with a big bike as his. It was very upsetting moment for me. Again, I am sorry that your uncle passed away. I wish a police stopped him before he got into an accident. His riding was a perfect case to be stopped by a police. ): . God Bless all his love ones.

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tiny

10:03 pm on Thursday, February 23, 2012

this is to everyone that comment on this report I cant believe that there is people in this word heartless we are god gift.TOMMOROW IS NOT promise be gratful it wasnt yu guys invole..this is someone who is a father a brother and uncel ect... Have a little respect to his family putting negitve commet dosent help them heal so it a little reminder to everyone have a heart nomanner what..

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Felicia Gomez

10:49 pm on Thursday, February 23, 2012

I can not believe the things that this "mike oconnell" has said about MY FATHER. You should have a little respect. You absolutely disgust me. You have no idea what you are talking about. How dare you try to speak ill of an amazing man that you don't know. Maybe you should take a step back and analyze yourself before you sit here and judge someone. Ride in peace dad.

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Demetra

5:47 am on Friday, February 24, 2012

Wow, I am in awww from the comments left behind as well. Chuck was a good man, an excellent father & the best Bro/friend one could ask for. This news hit me very hard as it did with others near & far. My prayers are with you today & always. & I truly believe your father is resting in peace. Love you little one.

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Baybgrl2369

4:52 pm on Sunday, February 26, 2012

Wow Joe, a little harsh and unnecessary. I actually did not know the person however I have a heart for the family members he leaves behind that are left to read your ignorant comment. He may have been driving wreckless and we should all be thankful that no one else was injured. But the truth of the matter in regards to your comment is that a family is in mourning for losing someone they care about and knowing that he will not be there when they wake up each day. Have a heart and don't talk crap about a person who is not here to defend himself.

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Rockdog67

10:47 pm on Sunday, February 26, 2012

I also witnessed this man speed between cars at high rates of speed and riding completely out of control. As soon as traffic stopped a minute later I knew he had crashed.

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Mike Oconnell

12:16 am on Monday, February 27, 2012

Yeah Felicia, let me know what the toxicology reports said and then we'll see if I should judge what a "great guy" he was.

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Larry Wiseman

1:56 pm on Monday, February 27, 2012

I grew up with chuck when he would spend summers in portland. he was a great guy who passed doing what he loved to do.RIP BROTHER. its never good bye but rather til we meet again. so until we meet again. LARRY

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Kristen

7:10 am on Thursday, March 1, 2012

@ mike Oconnell Already u piece of shit. U dont know nothing about my uncle..... Just because ur damn ass was either stuck In that terriable mess dont mean u have the right to be opening ur god damn mouth.... So leave ur worthless comments to ur self..... Peace

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michele

4:57 pm on Sunday, March 11, 2012

Chuck was my bro-in-law, he was great at everything, the best person of all relations a person can have! R.I.P bro, Luv yooh, ur sis Michele, XOXOXOXO
KEEP RIDING, ur an ANGEL with Blessed Wings!

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Wendi

9:21 am on Saturday, March 17, 2012

condolences only should be left here from family friends and acquaintances that loved him dearly. his passing sent shockwaves through a very close knit community, and even a month later is still a very deep and open wound of the void his passing left behind. have some respect for the deceased and keep your derogatory comments to yourself. in his words, make your decisions based on loverest in peace chuck

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