Motorcyclist Killed After Hitting Fence, Fire Hydrant And Tree In Concord

CONCORD, CA -- A 27-year-old motorcyclist died after a solo crash in Concord on Tuesday night, police say.

Officers responded to Cowell Road at Plumleigh Lane at 9:56 p.m. May 9 on a report of a motorcycle crash and found Concord resident Tyler Lee Chavez unresponsive. He was then transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Investigators say they determined that Chavez was headed north on Cowell Road when he lost control of his 2014 Triumph and then hit a fence, fire hydrant and tree.

Police said they don't yet know whether drugs or alcohol may have been factors in the crash.

Anyone with additional information about the case is asked to call Traffic Investigator Lee Lawrence at (925) 603-5097 or the Concord police tip line at (925) 603-5836.

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