Motorcyclist dies in Springfield crash

Springfield Police Division investigators are urging caution to residents and asking for the public’s help regarding an increase in utility trailer and ATV thefts in the area.

Springfield Police Division investigators are urging caution to residents and asking for the public’s help regarding an increase in utility trailer and ATV thefts in the area.

A motorcyclist was killed Friday evening in a crash.

The crash was reported shortly before 7:30 p.m. in the 1000 block of West First Street in Springfield, according to a lieutenant with the Springfield Police Division.

The crash knocked the motorcyclist into the front yard of a home, according to police radio traffic.

The crash only involved the motorcycle, the lieutenant said.

The victim’s name was not being released Friday night.

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