August 2022 - For Your Cars

Passenger killed when motorcycle crashes on Rockaway Beach boardwalk in Queens

Posted on August 31, 2022 by H312ud1

EDGEMERE, Queens (WABC) — A passenger was killed when a motorcycle crashed on a boardwalk in Queens and now police are searching for the driver who fled the scene.

The 25-year-old motorcyclist was traveling westbound on the Rockaway Beach boardwalk at Beach 47 Street with a 26-year-old passenger when he lost control, struck a bench, and then hit a man who was rollerblading.

In the process, the passenger, 26-year-old David Molina, suffered severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The motorcyclist fled on foot.

The 55-year-old on roller blades suffered minor head injuries and was taken to Jamaica Medical Center to be treated.

The family of the victim is devastated and said the driver of the motorcycle is Molina’s good friend. They said they are not sure why he left his friend behind on the boardwalk to die.

“They went for a ride, his mother came back

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2 killed in crash after driver hits motorcycle in Loveland

Posted on August 28, 2022 by H312ud1

The motorcyclist and the vehicle driver both died in the crash early Sunday, according to police.

LOVELAND, Colo. — A motorcyclist and the driver of the vehicle that hit her both died in a crash early Sunday in Loveland, police said.

The crash happened shortly before 1 am on Wilson Avenue between West 50th and 57th streets. One 911 caller said that a vehicle was on fire with a person trapped inside, according to the Loveland Police Department (LPD).

A preliminary investigation showed that a 2017 Subaru with a driver and passenger was going south on Wilson Avenue when it hit a 2021 Honda motorcycle that was also going south.

The Subaru hit the motorcycle from the rear, and both vehicles went off the road and landed in a field, police said.

The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old woman, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Both of the people in the

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Crash in I-694 eastbound claims the life of motorcycle rider

Posted on August 25, 2022 by H312ud1

A state patrol spokesman says a trooper tried to pull over a Harley-Davidson going more than 100 mph when the rider fled and crashed into another vehicle.

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. — A man in his 30s was killed Sunday evening after crashing his Harley-Davidson into another vehicle on I-694 while fleeing from state troopers.

According to information released by the Minnesota State Patrol, a trooper saw a Harley-Davidson motorcycle traveling at 107 mph on I-94 northbound and attempted to pull the rider over.

Troopers say the man did not stop and fled, exiting off I-94 onto I-694 eastbound at a high rate of speed.

The 31-year-old rider from South St. Paul crossed traffic and was struck by a Mazda CX5 headed east. He was ejected and did not survive the crash. Officials have not released the man’s name.

The driver of the Mazda, a 52-year-old woman from White Bear Lake,

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Des Moines sees more motorcycle crashes so far in 2022 than 2021

Posted on August 24, 2022 by H312ud1

Des Moines Police say motorcycle and pedestrian crashes are increasing. Early Sunday morning, a 57-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Hickman Road. The motorcyclist was heading West on Hickman around 2:30 am Police believe he was speeding when he hit the curve and was thrown from his bike.”Lost control of his motorcycle, left the roadway and came to rest 40 yards West of the intersection, “Sgt. Paul Parizek said.Police say motorcycle crashes ending in serious injury or death are up 25% in Des Moines. Nick Laybon owns Des Moines Custom Motorcycle. Part of his job includes fixing damaged bikes. Laybon says riding experience, weather conditions and time of day play a big factor in crashes.”Choose the times you ride and choose wisely because there’s only two wheels on the ground, you don’t have four and you don’t have a cage around you,” Laybon said. Iowa is one of …

1 dead after motorcycle crash on I-93 in Littleton, New Hampshire

Posted on August 23, 2022 by H312ud1

A man was killed in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 93 North in Littleton on Monday morning, New Hampshire State Police said. The crash, which occurred around 10 am, caused the temporary shutdown of I-93 North in the area of Exit 41. The victim was identified as Kerry J. O’Connell, 66, of Lincoln. Police said O’Connell was towing a small trailer while riding along I-93 when the trailer began swaying uncontrollably. Police said they believe this caused the motorcycle to drift off the road and crash. Police said it appears the trailer was not properly attached in line with New Hampshire Department of Transportation recommendations.Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Jeffrey Minicucci at 603-227-0067 or by email at [email protected]. gov

LITTLETON, NH —

A man was killed in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 93 North in Littleton on Monday morning, New Hampshire State Police said.

The crash, which

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