Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Dover Township: 63-year-old motorcyclist killed
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: October 4, 2023
The 63-year-old motorcyclist was pronounced deceased
A tragic motorcycle accident occurred early Tuesday morning in Dover Township, resulting in the death of a York County man. The incident took place at the intersection of Davidsburg Road and W. Canal Road around 6:11 a.m., according to Northern York County Regional Police.
Reports indicate that a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta was traveling north on Davidsburg Road when it made a left turn onto W. Canal Road. Unfortunately, the vehicle entered the path of a motorcyclist who was heading south, leading to a collision between the two vehicles.
Emergency services were immediately called to the scene, and the 63-year-old motorcyclist was rushed to York Hospital for treatment. Tragically, he was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Authorities have identified him but are withholding his name pending notification of his family.
The driver of the Volkswagen Jetta is reported to be a 25-year-old man from Carlisle; however, it has not been confirmed whether charges will be filed against him as investigations into the crash are still ongoing.
The Northern York County Regional Police Department is urging anyone with information about this incident to come forward and assist with their investigation. They can be reached at 717-467-TELL or via email at [email protected].
Meanwhile, an autopsy has been scheduled by the York County coroner's office for October 4th to determine an official cause of death for the victim involved in this tragic accident.
As authorities continue their inquiries into this fatal crash, our thoughts go out to all those affected by this devastating event.
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Tags: Fatality, Motorcycle, Investigation, Pennsylvania, Fatalaccident, Trafficincident, Motorcyclecrash, Harrisburg, York County, Northern York County Regional Police, Dover Township
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- 63-year-old motorcyclist
- Vehicles:
- 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, motorcycle
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- Pennsylvania
- City:
- Dover Township
- Location:
- Intersection of Davidsburg Road and W. Canal Road
- Time of Incident:
- 6:11 a.m.
Intersection of Davidsburg Road and W. Canal Road
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