According to Fremont Police Department, Mackenzie was riding a motorcycle that collided with a pickup truck in the eastbound lanes of Cushing Parkway at the intersection
Fremont, CA – The motorcyclist who was killed in an accident involving a vehicle in Fremont on Monday afternoon has been identified by the coroner's office as Andrew Barret Mackenzie, 49, of San Jose.
The crash was reported at around 3:09 p.m. January 12, in the area of Cushing Parkway and Northport Loop.
According to Fremont Police Department, Mackenzie was riding a motorcycle that collided with a pickup truck in the eastbound lanes of Cushing Parkway at the intersection. The factors that led up to the crash were not immediately established.
The FPD and firefighters responded to the scene shortly after to help those involved. Medics evaluated Mackenzie and determined that he had had major injuries.
Mackenzie was rushed to the hospital for treatment but unfortunately, he was declared deceased one hour later.
The driver of the truck was uninjured and remained at the scene.
The cause of the accident remains under investigation by the Fremont Police Department. Anyone with information on the accident is asked to call the FPD Traffic Unit at 510-790-6760 or send a text to 888-777 to provide anonymous tips.
Fremont ranks among the largest cities in Alameda County in both land area and population, and its continued growth has contributed to a noticeable rise in traffic accidents in recent years. As the population expands, local roadways have experienced heavier congestion, increasing the likelihood of collisions. Data from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) indicates that Fremont reported 518 traffic-related injuries and fatalities in 2023, a slight decline from the 677 victims recorded the year before. Despite this minor decrease, pedestrian-related accidents remain a serious concern on Fremont roads. OTS records show that the percentage of pedestrians injured or killed against total traffic-related injuries in 2023 increased by more than 1.5% compared to 2022. The intersections of Normal St/Park Blvd/Alcohon Blvd tri-intersection and 32nd & Fremont are consistently identified as high-risk corridors due to the large number of pedestrian-involved crashes reported annually. This is often driven by dense traffic volumes in these areas. Improving driver awareness, attentiveness, and compliance with traffic laws could significantly enhance safety on Fremont's busiest roadways.
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