Murfreesboro police investigate fatal crash with motorcyclist at N. Rutherford Blvd., Greenland
Murfreesboro police continue to investigate a fatal motorcycle crash Thursday night, according to a press release.
Officers responded at approximately 10:30 p.m. to the collision involving a motorcycle and a 2016 Ford Fusion at North Rutherford Boulevard and Greenland Avenue, the press release from Murfreesboro police spokesman Larry Flowers said.
"The motorcyclist was pronounced dead by personnel with Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services," the press release said. "The driver of the car was not hurt."
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The preliminary investigation indicates the driver of a 2016 Ford Fusion was traveling southbound on North Rutherford Boulevard in the left turn lane, according to the press release.
"That driver attempted to make a left turn on a solid green light, failing to yield the right of way, colliding with the bike," the press release said. "The rider of a 2024 Kawasaki EX5 was traveling northbound on North Rutherford Boulevard."
The motorcyclist's identity will be released once out-of-town relatives are notified, the press release noted.
This is a developing story.
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The police department's Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) investigators are trying to determine the cause of the crash, according to the press release.
Considering this fatal crash and other motorcycle crashes in the city, the Murfreesboro police Traffic Unit and members of the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force will hold a Motorcycle Safety training event from 10 a.m. to noon May 17 at Bumpus Harley-Davidson of Murfreesboro on Northwest Broad Street, the press release added.
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