FRANKLIN, Ky. – Recent updates have emerged regarding a deadly collision that occurred on Sunday night in Simpson County.
In a statement, the Kentucky State Police Post 3 reported receiving alerts just prior to 7:30 p.m. about a two-vehicle fatal accident in Franklin.
KSP public affairs officer, Trooper Katan Parker, confirmed that the tragic incident took place near the Flying J Travel Center on Nashville Road, just off Interstate 65.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2024 Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by 33-year-old Eric Green from Bowling Green, was traveling north on Nashville Road.
Authorities informed that a tractor-trailer driven by Nugusse Yonathan, 29, from Burien, Washington, was exiting the Flying J Travel Center onto Nashville Road when it crossed into Green’s path.
Sadly, Green was pronounced dead at the scene by the Simpson County coroner.
The pursuit was abandoned, but shortly after, the motorcycle crashed head-on with an oncoming vehicle, as reported by the IPCA. Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has determined that law enforcement should not have pursued a speeding motorcyclist in Whakatāne before it resulted in a fatal accident.
An officer detected the Harley Davidson motorcycle traveling at 115 km/h in a 60 km/h zone shortly before 6 PM on March 16 this year.
When the motorcyclist failed to stop as directed, continuing on State Highway 30 towards Awakeri, the officer initiated a pursuit with lights and sirens, reaching speeds between 140 and 160 km/h.
After 5 km, the pursuit was called off; however, just a kilometer later, the motorcycle attempted to overtake a car on a curve and collided head-on with an oncoming vehicle.
The police oversight body found that while the officer was justified in signaling for the motorcyclist to stop, they did not adequately adhere to the policy regarding pursuing fleeing drivers by commencing the chase.
The report indicated that the officer should have refrained from pursuing the motorcycle, especially considering the dangers associated with high-speed chases, and should have terminated the pursuit sooner.
The authority refrained from concluding that the officer’s actions caused the motorcyclist’s death. “Based on the evidence available, the authority could not determine that the officer’s actions led to the motorcyclist’s fatal crash.”
Since the existing policy on fleeing drivers does not explicitly address motorcycles prior to initiating a chase, the authority recommended it be revised to emphasize the risks inherent in pursuing a motorcycle and stated that such actions should only be undertaken in “the most extreme circumstances.”
The police acknowledged the authority’s findings.
Superintendent Tim Anderson, the Bay of Plenty district commander, conveyed his sympathies to the deceased man’s family, asserting that the officer made a sound decision by attempting to stop the motorcycle and was striving to perform their duties effectively.
“The officer signaled for the motorcyclist to halt due to the excessive speed, which posed a significant risk not only to the rider but to all law-abiding road users,” Anderson explained.
“The officer acted correctly in this situation and was justified in attempting to halt the motorcyclist, who was traveling at nearly twice the speed limit when first observed by the officer.”
Superintendent Steven Greally, Director of Road Policing, stated that the recommendations concerning the fleeing driver policy would be taken into account during its next revision.
SPRING HILL Fla. – A 41-year-old man from Spring Hill tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident on Saturday evening along County Road 574.
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reported that the motorcyclist was heading east on CR-574 at approximately 6:35 PM, nearing Spring Park Way when he lost control of his Harley Davidson. This resulted in the motorcycle entering the median and overturning, which ejected the rider.
Sanford Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash on State Road 44 Photo by iSkyNews.com
By Ciara Perez, News Reporter | iSkyNews (ISC)
Published November 10th, 2024
Lake County, FL — A resident of Sanford tragically lost his life in a motorcycle incident on Saturday evening in Lake County, as reported by the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The accident occurred at approximately 5:03 PM on November 9, 2024, at the crossroads of State Road 44 and Bottany Woods Drive.
The 57-year-old motorcyclist was heading southbound on a 2020 Harley Davidson FXLRS when he was unable to manage a curve in the roadway. His motorcycle veered off the right side of State Road 44, crashing into a concrete mailbox. The impact of the collision caused him to be ejected from the bike.
Emergency personnel swiftly transported him to AdventHealth DeLand Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Officials from FHP confirmed that the rider was not equipped with a helmet at the time of the accident. The man’s family has been informed of his passing.
The FHP continues to investigate this heartbreaking incident to determine the circumstances surrounding this fatal crash.
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