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Young Motorcyclist, 21, Dies in Centerville Crash
6 Jul
Summary
- A 21-year-old man died after a motorcycle crash on Sunday.
- The crash occurred in a Centerville parking lot.
- Speed is suspected as a contributing factor in the incident.
A fatal motorcycle crash claimed the life of a 21-year-old man in Centerville on Sunday evening.
The accident happened shortly after 5 p.m. in a parking lot located in the 5700 block of Wilmington Pike. The motorcyclist, identified as Gavin Sheets, was reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed.
According to Centerville Police, the driver lost control of the motorcycle, impacting a curb and then traveling through bushes before colliding with a tree. Sheets sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have indicated that excessive speed appears to be a primary factor in the crash. The incident is currently under active investigation by Centerville Police.
