A resident of Middletown Township lost his life in a motorcycle accident that occurred on Sunday evening, as reported by Bucks County Coroner Patti Campi.
Jonathon Benner, aged 34, was declared dead following the incident at the intersection of Bensalem Boulevard and Fernwood Avenue, according to the coroner.
Bensalem Township police arrived at the crash site at 6:42 p.m., according to Patch.com.
Officers discovered Benner in a drainage ditch on the southeast corner of the intersection, with a black Harley Davidson motorcycle found on its side in the road, showing significant damage to the front suspension, as reported by the website.
Initial investigations indicated that Benner was heading north on Bensalem Boulevard when he lost control, veered off the road, and collided with a utility pole.
Authorities stated it is believed that Benner was not wearing a helmet during the crash, based on information from DelawareValleyNews.com.
Officials suspect that alcohol may have contributed to the accident, though confirmation is pending the results of toxicology tests, as reported by DelawareValleyNews.com reported.
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