Police Confiscate 70 Dirt Bikes, ATVs Following Bay Bridge Takeover, Two Arrested, One of Whom Jumped Into Bay

"A group of over 70 dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles first departed Oakland for San Francisco early Sunday evening, where they stayed for 45 minutes to an hour."

"The Oakland Police Department, with the help of the SFPD and the California Highway Patrol, intercepted them on the decline portion of the eastern side of the bridge a little before 5:45 pm."

"At least two were arrested, and one person had to be rescued from the Bay, after they jumped from the bridge while evading police."

"All eastbound lanes were initially closed before authorities reopened two lanes, and all lanes were cleared around 7:15 pm, with traffic flow almost back to normal by 8 pm."

Over 70 riders on ATVs and dirt bikes caused major traffic disruptions on the Bay Bridge during a joy ride. They departed from Oakland to San Francisco, where they spent 45 minutes to an hour before returning. Police intercepted the group before 5:45 pm, leading to some riders fleeing on foot and at least two arrests. One individual jumped into the Bay to evade capture and required rescue. Abandoned bikes were impounded, and traffic was cleared by 7:15 pm, returning to normal by 8 pm.

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