The fatal crash involving a motorcycle and truck occurred around 1 a.m. and led to a closure of Bridge Street at 50th Avenue, according to social media posts by Brighton police.
Police said investigators suspect that high speeds and drugs or alcohol contributed to the crash. The agency did not respond to requests for comment Sunday with details about how the crash occurred or those involved.
Commenters took to Facebook to express frustration about the intersection on the Brighton Police Department’s Facebook post, saying that many accidents occur there as drivers speed in the area. TRAFFIC ALERT: Full closure of Bridge Street at 50th Avenue as officers investigate a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and truck. Please use alternate routes.
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