Marcus Leone, 21, killed in single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Gene Autry Trail in Palm Springs, California

Modified Date:

Mon, 07/27/2015 - 3:59pm

Accident Date:

Monday, May 25, 2015

Motorcyclist killed in Palm Springs crash identified

"Looks like it collided with the fire hydrant," Detective Eric Goya told The Desert Sun at the scene.

PS Police search for second motorcyclist in deadly crash

Police ask anyone with information about the second motorcyclist's identity or whereabouts to contact the PSPD traffic bureau, or Valley Crimestoppers at 760-341-STOP.

A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed in Palm Springs on Monday morning in a crash on Gene Autry Trail. Marcus Leone of Palm Springs was declared deceased shortly after the 11 a.m. accident. Authorities believe the motorcyclist was speeding on Gene Autry Trail at about 11 a.m. when he lost control, causing him to crash. Leone was ejected from the motorcycle and died at the crash scene.

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Type: Motorcycle Accident

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Marcus Leone

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