32-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies After Striking Potholes


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A motorcyclist was killed in a Saturday morning crash in Falls Township, police confirmed to LevittownNow.com.

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The single-vehicle wreck left a 32-year-old man Bristol Township’s Croydon section dead on Bristol Pike, just south of its intersection with Mill Creek Road, according to Falls Township police.

The crash occurred at approximately 10:34 a.m. when the motorcyclist reportedly hit a series of potholes, causing him to lose control of his bike. Following the loss of control, the man left the roadway, struck a guardrail, and then struck a telephone pole, police said

Medics transported the victim to Jefferson Bucks Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries, police said.

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Investigators said the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet during the collision.

The preliminary investigation indicated that alcohol, drugs, or a medical emergency were not factors leading to the crash.

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Falls Township police have asked anyone with information about the incident to reach out to the lead investigator, Sgt. Bryan White at 215-328-8519 or b.white@fallstwppd.com. Tips can be sent anonymously to tiplines@fallstwppd.com.

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