Vanderburgh Co. Coroner identifies victim in fatal motorcycle crash, EPD investigating

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office confirmed on Tuesday that a crash that happened near Bellemeade Avenue has turned fatal.

The Evansville Police Department says one person was taken to the hospital with critical injuries after the crash.

According to the coroner’s office, that person, identified as 43-year-old Matthew Ziliak, died from his injuries while at the hospital.

They say the cause of death was determined to be from multiple blunt force trauma due to the accident.

Our 14 News team was told the crash happened after an SUV hit the motorcycle late Monday afternoon.

According to a release, the driver of the SUV was traveling east on Bellemeade Ave., and attempted to turn north onto Englewood Ave.

They say the motorcycle was traveling west when the two vehicles hit.

EPD says the driver of the SUV was not hurt. The driver also did not show any signs of impairment, and agreed to a chemical test.

A release shows no criminal charges have been filed at this time, and the incident is under an active investigation.

We will continue to update this story as information is released.

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