Crime & Safety
Man Killed In Falls Twp Motorcycle Crash After Hat Blows Off
Witnesses reported that the Florida resident was going "extremely" fast when his hat blew off.
FALLS TOWNSHIP, PA — A man died in a motorcycle crash Monday afternoon after losing his hat while speeding, Falls Township police said.
According to police, the crash happened just after 1:15 p.m. on Millcreek Road at Willow Drive.
The driver, identified as Blake Anthony Sims, 24, was found deceased when police arrived at the scene. Witnesses reported that Sims, a Florida resident, was going "extremely" fast when his hat blew off.
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"Sims looked back, presumably at his hat, and lost control of the motorcycle," according to information from police.
The motorcycle had just 11 miles on it, sources said.
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Anyone with information on this case should contact Falls Township Police Dept. Officer Chris Iacono at 215-949-9100, ext: 447 or via email: c.iacono@fallstwp.com.
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