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Identifying Mahomet man who passed away following Champaign accident.

Identifying Mahomet man who passed away following Champaign accident.

Latest Update: 2:45 p.m. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- The identity of the Mahomet man who tragically passed away following a motorcycle accident in Champaign this past weekend has been confirmed by the Champaign County Coroner. Coroner Laurie Brauer stated that Matthew A. Mayberry, aged 37, was pronounced dead at Carle Foundation Hospital at 8:19 p.m. on Saturday. An autopsy is slated to take place. Both the Champaign Police Department and the Champaign County Coroner’s Office are actively looking into the circumstances surrounding the incident, Brauer added. Any individuals possessing further details or surveillance footage related to the crash are urged to reach out to the police department at 217-351-4545. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- An inquiry is underway by the Champaign Police Department following a motorcycle collision that resulted in one fatality near the junction of Bloomington Road and Mattis Avenue over the weekend. The incident occurred approximately at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Upon receiving reports of a single-vehicle crash with injuries, law enforcement arrived at the scene. Responding officers discovered a 37-year-old Mahomet resident who had veered off the road on his motorcycle and collided with a light pole. Suffering from "potentially life-threatening injuries," the man was swiftly transported to a nearby medical facility but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries shortly after. The intersection was temporarily closed for collision investigation and vehicle wreckage clearance, with all lanes reopening by 9:45 p.m. Residents or businesses in the vicinity that have outdoor cameras or useful information are encouraged to contact the police department at 217-351-4545. Those wishing to submit a tip anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers at 217-373-8477 (TIPS), visit their online platform, or utilize the “P3 Tips” mobile application. The police department mentioned that updates will be shared as more details emerge.

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