Last week, a collision between a motorcycle and a car in an Arlington neighborhood resulted in the death of a man. The fatal incident occurred on Thursday, February 1, around 10:43 p.m. in the 100 block of E. Mitchell Street.
According to the Arlington Police Department, a 31-year-old man was traveling eastbound along Mitchell Street at a high speed when he crossed the double yellow lines into oncoming traffic. Investigators determined that after crossing the lines, the motorcyclist collided with a 2006 Toyota Camry traveling westbound, causing him to be ejected from his bike.
The injured man was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition and remained hospitalized for about a week before succumbing to his injuries.
Police reported that the driver and occupants of the Camry were unharmed and faced no charges in connection with the incident.
As of now, the identity of the motorcyclist has not been disclosed.