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Fatal crash

Distracted Rider Dies on Highland Boulevard

A 34-year-old motorcycle rider lost focus on Highland Boulevard and went down hard. He was ejected, his head hit, and he died there in the afternoon light.

1fatality
October 8, 2023date
3:23 p.m.time

What We Know

According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding a Yamaha motorcycle east on Highland Boulevard near Vermont Street lost control and crashed. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction. The rider wore a helmet but was ejected and suffered a fatal head injury. No other people or vehicles were listed in the report.

People

  • Occupant killed

    Age 34; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed

Vehicles

  • Motorcycle

    2022 YAMA -MCL; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: East; Point of impact: Right Front Quarter Panel; Damage: Right Side Doors; Driver license status: Licensed; Contributing factor: Driver Inattention/Distraction

Press Articles

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