FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 19, 2021
Springfield Police Investigate Fatal Single-Vehicle Motorcycle Crash at Stanford St. and Meadowview Ave. (Name Correction)
On Sunday, July 11, 2021, at 2:34 p.m., officers with the Springfield Police Department responded to the 1600 block of South Meadowview Ave. regarding a single-vehicle crash.
A 2005 Suzuki motorcycle, driven by 41-year-old Johnny Adam Boyd from Springfield, was traveling westbound on Stanford St. approaching Meadowview Ave. Boyd lost control of his motorcycle and left the roadway, striking a wooden privacy fence. Mr. Boyd received significant injuries and was transported to a local hospital where he died on Friday, July 16th. Next of kin has been notified.
This is the tenth fatal motor vehicle crash in Springfield in 2021.
*The previous news release stated the incorrect name.
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SPD Case #: 21-24027
Media Contact Jasmine Bailey, Public Affairs Officer
Phone: 864-1786
[email protected]
Release authorized by: A/Lt. Ramey