On 10/24/26, at approximately 0246 hrs, DPD Officers responded to a motorcycle crash in the 2400 block of N Oakland.
A preliminary investigation indicates the motorcycle was occupied one time and traveling NB on Oakland. For an undetermined reason, the motorcycle travels into the SB lanes while traveling NB. For an undetermined reason, the motorcyclist crashes into the center median. The motorcycle came to a rest in the far west lane of SB travel in the 2400 block of N Oakland.
The motorcyclist was transported to DMH with life threatening injuries. The motorcyclist was eventually transported to Springfield. The preliminary investigation further indicates the motorcyclist had over the legal limit of alcohol in their system and was in possession of cocaine. They were also not wearing a helmet.
The Fatal Accident Investigation Team was called, and this is an active investigation. No further information will be released at this time.