In a tragic incident on March 19, a motorcycle accident in Arlington resulted in the death of the rider and injuries to a passenger. The collision occurred when the motorcycle struck a parked vehicle in the 1200 block of Woodbrook Street.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find both the motorcyclist and the passenger ejected from the motorcycle. They were quickly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
The motorcyclist succumbed to their injuries on March 22, while the passenger, who had been wearing a helmet at the time of the accident, sustained injuries that were not life-threatening.
Preliminary investigations by the Arlington Police Department suggest that the motorcyclist may have been attempting to avoid an animal in the roadway before losing control and crashing into the parked car.
As the investigation continues, authorities have yet to release the names of those involved in the crash.
