Goose blamed for fatal motorcycle crash in Croydon, Bucks County

Investigators say a goose hit a motorcyclist, who lost control and crashed into an SUV.

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Friday, April 8, 2022
Goose blamed for fatal motorcycle crash in Bucks County
Authorities say a goose was responsible for a deadly crash in Bucks County on Friday morning.

CROYDON, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Authorities say a goose was responsible for a deadly crash in Bucks County on Friday morning.

It happened along State Road near River Road in Croydon just before 10 a.m.

Bristol Township police say a goose flew into a motorcyclist, causing him to lose control and swerve into oncoming traffic.

The bike sideswiped a car and then hit an SUV head-on.

The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

That person's name has not been released.

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