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Motorcyclist ID'd After 'Severe' Manheim Township Crash, Police Say

A 50-year-old motorcyclist has died following a crash, the Manheim Township Police announced on Monday, June 3.

The scene from US 30 at PA Route 501/Lititz Pike/Oregon Pike.

The scene from US 30 at PA Route 501/Lititz Pike/Oregon Pike.

Photo Credit: 511PA/PennDOT

Luis Rodriguez, 50 of the 2000 block of Pennwick Road in Lancaster, died from Multiple Traumatic Injuries in what the Lancaster County Coroner's office has ruled an accident. 

Rodriguez was in a crash in the 1600 block of Oregon Pike/PA Route 272 near Chester Road around 11:38 am on Friday, May 31, 2024, the police detailed in the updated release. 

Arriving officers found Rodriguez suffering from "severe injuries and immediately attempted life-saving measures," as stated in the release. He was taken to Lancaster General Hospital, where he died, according to the police and confirmed by the coroner's office. 

The other vehicle involved in the crash was a Hyundai SUV, and according to the police, the driver "remained on scene and was cooperative."

The road remained closed for about four hours for the police investigation. 

This fatal crash remains under investigation, and so far no charges have been filed. 

Anyone who may have witnessed the deadly crash is asked to contact us at 717-569-6401 or police@manheimtownshippolice.org.

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