By: Tracie Carter
Police in Hamilton Township are investigating a violent collision that happened in the Independence Plaza parking lot on Saturday evening, resulting in the death of 24-year-old Manuel Ramones-Vicuna from Hamilton.
The crash occurred around 7:40 pm when Ramones-Vicuna, riding a 2014 KTM 350 Off-Road motorcycle westbound, struck the guidewire of a telephone pole.
Hamilton Police said the collision led to Ramones-Vicuna being thrown from his motorcycle and then suffering critical injuries that were fatal.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Hamilton Police Traffic Unit, led by Officers Hendricksen, Mandelko, and Welsh, is conducting a thorough investigation into the crash.
Officials said the unit is examining all aspects of this incident to determine the cause and any contributing factors.
Authorities are reaching out to the community for assistance. They are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has any information that could aid the investigation to come forward.
Witnesses or individuals with relevant information are encouraged to contact the Hamilton Police Traffic Unit at (609) 581-4000.