PRESCOTT, Ariz. — A man was killed in a Prescott crash after he hit a curb, lost control and was thrown from his motorcycle on Friday night, according to the city’s police department.
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Around 11:30 p.m., police were called to a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle in the 900 block of East Gurley Street.
Upon arrival, officers determined that a 73-year-old Prescott man was driving a 2006 Harley-Davidson motorcycle eastbound on Gurley Street when he failed to maneuver around a curve, causing him to hit a curb, police said.
After hitting the curb, he reportedly lost control and was thrown from the motorcycle.
The Prescott Fire Department and EMS provided the 73-year-old with emergency aid. He was taken to the Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s west campus, where he later died.
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Police said that Gurley Street was shut down for about six hours for the crash investigation.
Witnesses reportedly observed the motorcycle driving at a high rate of speed before the crash.
Police said impairment may be a factor in the crash.
Anyone who witnessed the crash, observed the vehicle beforehand, or has any other information is encouraged to contact Detective Dan Bardon at (928) 777-1988.
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