- Crash involved killed rider of a 2024 Kawasaki EX5 and uninjured driver of a 2016 Ford Fusion
- Investigators seek to learn if speed was a factor in crash
- Officers plan Motorcycle Safety training for public May 17
This story has been updated with new information.
Murfreesboro police identified the motorcyclists killed in a Thursday night crash as 24-year-old city resident Blake Raucci.
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.”
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.”
Police withheld motorcyclist’s identity until Monday afternoon after out-of-town relatives were notified, the press release noted.
This is a developing story.
Officers plan Motorcycle Safety training for public May 17
The police department’s Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) investigators are trying to determine the cause of the crash, according to the press release.
The crash is still under investigation by Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) investigators.
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.
Drivers are reminded to “look twice” for motorcycles, bicyclists and pedestrians, the press release said.
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