CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A motorcycle accident on East Lincolnway claimed the life of a motorcyclist Friday at approximately 5:30 p.m.
According to the Cheyenne Police Department, the motorcyclist was in critical condition at the scene and later pronounced dead at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending family notification.
The collision occurred near the 3600 block of East Lincolnway when the driver of a Lincoln Town Car attempted to make a left turn and struck a Kawasaki motorcycle traveling in the opposite direction.
Authorities reported that the Cheyenne Police Department’s Major Crash Unit has taken over the investigation due to the severity of the incident. Preliminary information indicates that excessive speed may be a contributing factor.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.