20-year-old motorcyclist killed in Arlington crash
ARLINGTON, Texas - A 20-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Arlington on Wednesday afternoon.
What we know:
The crash happened around 2 p.m. near the intersection of S. Cooper Street and Wimbledon Drive.
Arlington police said a motorcycle that was heading north on Cooper Street collided with a Honda Accord that was turning from southbound Cooper Street onto Wimbledon Drive.
The 20-year-old motorcyclist was thrown from his bike and died at the scene.
The car’s driver was not injured.
He stopped to help and is not facing any criminal charges, police said.
Featured
Cleburne man riding new motorcycle home nearly killed in hit-and-run crash
Andrew Duckworth says he was driving his newly-purchased motorcycle home from Arlington to Cleburne when he was hit from behind by an SUV and left for dead. "The last thing I remember is the Tahoe in my rearview."
What we don't know:
Police are still investigating the cause of the crash but said they do not believe speed was a factor.
The victim’s name has not yet been released.
The Source: The information in this story comes from the Arlington Police Department.