AURORA, Colo. — A motorcycle crash on East Iliff Avenue resulted in one fatality the evening of May 30.
According to the Aurora Police Department, the motorcycle was traveling west when a Honda CR-V, heading east, made a northbound turn onto South Idalia Street and struck it. The motorcyclist, a male, was taken to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The female passenger is in stable condition, authorities said.
Initial reports indicated the motorcycle was stolen; however, police clarified it was not, citing a VIN discrepancy with a similar stolen vehicle.
The Honda left the scene and was found abandoned nearby. No arrests have been made, and the driver remains unidentified.
Police indicate that speed may have contributed to the crash, which is still under investigation.