A bicyclist died after being hit by an SUV on Interstate 880 in West Oakland on Friday night, authorities said.

The collision happened around 8:20 p.m. on northbound I-880 north of 7th Street, according to the California Highway Patrol. The bicyclist, a man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

It was unclear why the bicyclist was on the highway.

All lanes were blocked before reopening by 11:30 p.m. on Friday, the CHP said.

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