Traffic Fatality

Motorcyclist dies more than a month after crash near Heartwell Park, police say

The crash happened just after 6 p.m. June 4, in the area of Carson Street and Ostrom Avenue, police said.

Fernando Haro

Jul 19, 2024 — 1 min read

A motorcyclist who suffered serious injuries during a crash near Heartwell Park in June has died, police announced today.

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