Motorcyclist killed in East Bay crash; One arrested for DUI

(KRON) — One person is dead after a motorcyclist was rear-ended at the intersection of Sellers Avenue and Chestnut Street in Brentwood Saturday around 2:08 p.m., according to the Brentwood Police Department.

The motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Upon arrival, officers determined that a male motorcyclist had come to a stop at the intersection while traveling northbound on Sellers Avenue,” the Brentwood Police Department said. “Moments later, his motorcycle was struck from behind by a vehicle also traveling northbound.”

A motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Brentwood on July 27, 2025. (KRON4)

Both directions of Sellers Avenue and Chestnut Street were closed for five hours while police investigated the crash.

The driver who hit the motorcyclist is suspected of driving under the influence and was arrested at the scene. Drugs are considered a possible contributing factor in the crash, BPD said.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact the Brentwood Police Department.

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