Early information indicates a motorcyclist appeared to lose control. Officials believe at the same time, another motorcyclist nearby may have suffered a medical emergency, collapsing off of their vehicle.
All lanes of the freeway headed eastbound were initially shut down, causing major afternoon traffic delays.
They are slowly re-opening some lanes, allowing traffic to move through.
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