Motorcyclist Troy Alan Matice, 52, killed in collision at SW 7th Street and W. MLK Jr. Parkway in Des Moines, Iowa

Modified Date:

Sun, 05/17/2020 - 7:38am

Accident Date:

Saturday, May 9, 2020

UPDATE: Motorcyclist Dies After Crash With Unlicensed Teen Driver in Des Moines

Police say it appears the traffic signal was “green” for northbound and southbound traffic. Police say failure to yield right of way and the Jeep driver’s inexperience significantly contributed to the crash.

Des Moines Police Identify Motorcyclist Killed in Crash With Unlicensed Teen Driver

Police say 52-year-old Des Moines resident Troy Alan Matice died Saturday evening after getting hit at the intersection of SW 7th Street and W. MLK Jr. Parkway.

Hundreds Honor Life of Des Moines Motorcyclist

Organized by Iowa motorcyclists in the 515 Celebration Crew, more than 100 motorcyclists gathered at SW 7th Street and MLK Parkway to honor Troy, who died after a crash at the intersection last Saturday.

Type: Motorcycle Accident

Topics:

Safety Topics - Teenage Drivers

People Involved:

Troy Alan Matice

Roadway:

SW 7th Street and W. MLK Jr. Parkway

City:

Des Moines, IA

County:

Polk County, IA

Area:

Des Moines-Ames, IA