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UPDATE: Motorcyclist Injured After Striking Opened Car Door in Irvington

Irvington Township

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Police officials in Irvington Township are looking into possible speeding as the cause of a crash that injured a motorcyclist Sunday night. 

Township officials said Irvington Police were notified of a  motorcycle crash on Lyons Avenue near Lincoln Place around 9:15 p.m. 

Emergency responders arrived and found a damaged motorcycle with the rider underneath a vehicle at that location. 

Firefighters and rescue crews reportedly extricated the victim and transported him to University Hospital for treatment. 

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 Officials said a preliminary investigation indicated that the motorcycle initially struck an open door of a parked vehicle before losing directional control and crashing into a car in motion.

Police say the motorcyclist's injuries were not initially considered life-threatening, but Irvington Police was advised to continue their investigation and make notifications if the condition of the victim declines.

No other injuries were reported. 

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