A 65-year-old man was killed Sunday evening after his motorcycle crashed on Interstate 71 just north of Interstate 670 in Columbus, authorities said. Columbus medics pronounced the rider dead at the scene after he was ejected from the motorcycle. The Columbus Division of Police temporarily closed lanes on I-71 while investigators worked and asked anyone with information to call 614-645-4767.
According to NBC4, police identified the rider as Alvin Duncan and said he had been riding a Harley-Davidson southbound on I-71 just north of the I-670 interchange when he lost control and was ejected from the bike. The station reported the Columbus Division of Police’s Accident Investigation Unit has opened a probe into what caused the crash.
Police ask for witnesses and footage
The Columbus Division of Police’s Accident Investigation Unit is leading the inquiry and has asked anyone with dash-cam or surveillance video to come forward. The city's police contact page lists the Accident Investigation Unit tip line and the anonymous Central Ohio Crime Stoppers number for those who prefer not to identify themselves, both numbers are available on the department's site at Columbus Division of Police.
Local motorcycle fatality trend
A June report from the Ohio State Highway Patrol shows Franklin County has recorded five motorcycle-related fatal crashes so far in 2026, compared with 14 in 2025 and 16 in 2024, underscoring the risks riders face on major routes. The OSHP data highlight interstates such as I-71 and I-670 among corridors where fatal collisions have occurred.
Traffic on I-71 was blocked for a time while crews worked at the scene, and police have not released whether alcohol, speed or mechanical failure were factors in the crash, as reported by NBC4. The investigation remains active, anyone with information should contact the Accident Investigation Unit or provide an anonymous tip to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477, both of which are listed on the department's contact page.
