MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The motorcyclist who died in Saturday’s collision on Broad Street at Singer Road has been identified as Michael Jenkins, 69, of La Vergne. Evidently, an SUV failed to yield to the oncoming motorcycle, according to Murfreesboro Police.
Jenkins was transported from the scene of the collision to the hospital, where sadly - - he was pronounced deceased after his arrival to the emergency department. He died shortly after the 1:46 PM crash on September 21. Jenkins was wearing a DOT approved helmet, however, police say his helmet did not have a face shield.
The preliminary investigation reveals Jenkins was traveling southbound on Broad Street when his 2010 Harley Davidson motorcycle struck a 2018 Toyota Rav4. The small SUV was attempting to make a left turn onto Singer Road. MPD Public Information Officer Larry Flowers wrote, “The driver of the SUV failed to yield the right of way.”
More details of the crash remain under investigation by FACT investigators. See the previous news story for more photos and more information that was reported on the day of the crash HERE.
MPD Reports, “Drivers are reminded to "Look Twice" for motorcycles, bicyclists, and pedestrians.”
Source: MPD
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