Monday, May 30, 2011

Motorcyclist dies in Sunday crash

AURORA | A motorcyclist died Sunday after crashing his motorcycle in far northeast Aurora, police said. 

The crash happened around 10 a.m. on Picadilly Road a short distance north of East 32nd Parkway.

Police said the motorcyclist, Lars Mickelson, 28, of Denver, was travelling north on Picadilly at a high rate of speed when he lost control, cutting across the southbound lane before slamming into a dirt embankment.

The motorcycle didn’t come into contact with any other vehicles, police said.
Mickelson was rushed to an area hospital but police said he passed away around 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

Investigators are working to determine whether alcohol, drugs or a medical condition played a role in the crash.

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