Fatal crash

Motorcyclist Slams SUV, Dies on Bruckner

Near midnight on the Bruckner Expressway, a 38-year-old motorcycle rider hit the rear of a slowing SUV. He flew off the bike, hit the pavement headfirst, and died there while traffic rolled past.

1fatality
October 27, 2023date
11:51 p.m.time

What We Know

According to the police report, just before midnight on the Bruckner Expressway a 38-year-old BMW motorcycle rider going straight hit the rear of a slowing Honda SUV. The rider, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries and crush injuries. Police listed unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The SUV driver, licensed and alone in the vehicle, was not reported injured.

People

  • Occupant killed

    Age 38; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed

Vehicles

  • Motorcycle

    2022 BMW -MCL; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: North; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Driver license status: Licensed; Contributing factor: Unsafe Speed

  • SUV

    2013 HOND -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Slowing or Stopping; Travel direction: North; Point of impact: Right Rear Bumper; Damage: Right Rear Bumper; Driver license status: Licensed

Where

Bruckner Expy

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