Unlicensed Young Rider Dies in Poly Place U-Turn Crash
A 21-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider hit an SUV making a U-turn on Poly Place near the VA hospital and died from internal injuries. Police recorded improper lane use and an improper turn before the fatal impact.
What We Know
According to the police report, a 21-year-old unlicensed man riding a Yamaha motorcycle east on Poly Place hit the left rear of a Chevy SUV as its driver made a U-turn near the VA hospital. The rider was partially ejected and died of internal injuries. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage and an improper turn as contributing factors in the afternoon crash.
People
Occupant killed
Age 21; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed
Vehicles
Motorcycle
2016 YAMA -MCL; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: East; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Driver license status: Unlicensed; Contributing factor: Passing or Lane Usage Improper; Second contributing factor: Traffic Control Disregarded
SUV
2009 CHEV -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Making U Turn; Travel direction: East; Point of impact: Left Rear Quarter Panel; Damage: Left Rear Quarter Panel; Driver license status: Licensed; Contributing factor: Turning Improperly
Where
Poly Pl
Press Articles
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