2 killed in motorcycle crash IDd
Two people killed in a motorcycle accident Sunday in Fort Wayne have been identified:
- Dominique S. Simpson, 25, of Fort Wayne.
- Mark A. Wilson, 38, Fort Wayne.
Fort Wayne police were called to Maumee Avenue and Comparet Street about 3:30 a.m. Sunday where the three motorcycles had crashed.
When police arrived, they found the man and woman dead, police spokesman officer Michael Joyner said.
Autopsies were performed on the two; both died of blunt-force trauma, having suffered head injuries, Allen County Coroner Dr. E. Jon Brandenberger said.
Police say two motorcyclists heading east on Maumee Avenue failed to negotiate a curve just west of Comparet.
Those operators, each carrying a companion, hit a curb, causing the bikes to flip and throwing all four people, Joyner said.
A third motorcyclist, also carrying a companion and following the other two cycles, was unable to stop in time and also hit the curb, throwing both people off the cycle.
None of the riders was wearing a helmet, Joyner said.
Three people were taken to a hospital for injuries ranging from broken bones to head trauma. All three were listed in serious condition Sunday.
Those injured were identified Monday as:
- Latasha Maxwell, 25, Fort Wayne, listed in fair condition Monday.
- Sam Sims II, 27, Fort Wayne, listed in fair condition Monday.
- Shalana Lovett, 27, Fort Wayne, listed in fair condition Monday.
- Brandall Towns, 34, Fort Wayne, refused medical assistance.
Speed is believed to have played a role in the crash, which remains under investigation by the Fort Wayne-Allen County Crash Team.