MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – (September 25, 2024) The motorcyclist who died in a collision on Broad Street over the weekend has been identified as Michael Jenkins, 69, of La Vergne. The incident occurred early Saturday morning, September 21, at approximately 1:46 a.m.
Jenkins was riding his 2010 Harley Davidson motorcycle southbound on Broad Street when it collided with a 2018 Toyota Rav4. Preliminary investigations indicate that the SUV, attempting to make a left turn onto Singer Road, failed to yield the right of way to Jenkins’ motorcycle.
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Despite wearing a DOT-approved helmet, Jenkins was pronounced deceased shortly after being transported to the hospital. Investigators noted that Jenkins’ helmet did not include a face shield.
The crash remains under investigation by the FACT team. Authorities remind drivers to “Look Twice” for motorcycles, bicyclists, and pedestrians to prevent such tragedies in the future.
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