Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Highway 34 Crash

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE # 26G013853**

Kristen Duus, PIO
Greeley Police Department
970.350.9605 (office)
Kristen.duus@greeleypd.com

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Highway 34 Crash

GREELEY, Colo. – On Tuesday, September 28, at approximately 3:25 p.m., Greeley Police officers responded to a serious crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle at the eastbound 23rd Avenue overpass of Highway 34.

Preliminary investigation determined a 28-year-old man was driving eastbound on Highway 34 on a Harley sportbike, weaving through traffic at a high rate of speed, when he collided with the rear corner of a Honda Civic, driven by a 28-year-old woman.
 

As a result of the collision, the man sustained severe injuries and was transported to a local hospital where he underwent emergency, life-saving surgery. He is currently in critical condition. Neither the woman in the Civic or her young child passenger were injured.
 

The crash remains under active investigation by the Greeley Police Department Traffic Unit, and potential charges are pending the final investigation outcome.
 

Individuals who witnessed the incident and are seeking support may reach Victim Advocate Faith Thompson at Faith.Thompson@greeleypd.com.
Anyone with information about this crash is asked to contact Officer Chad Wegscheider at Chad.Wegscheider@greeleypd.com. This remains an ongoing investigation. No further details will be released today.