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One killed in motorcycle crash near 6th and Orchard

Police said a man hit a parked car, was taken to the hospital, and later died
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Posted at 5:56 AM, Aug 26, 2022
and last updated 2022-08-26 16:29:54-04

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Police Department said it's investigating after a motorcyclist died in a crash Thursday night.

The crash happened around 11:45 p.m. near 6th and Orchard. Officials say a 29-year-old West Allis man was driving a motorcycle when he crashed into a parked car.

The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim as Lucas Gepner.

The ME's report states the driver of the motorcycle was attempting to pass two vehicles when he struck a parked car.

First responders brought him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. He suffered traumatic injuries, the ME reports.

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