A 25-year-old San Mateo man died Monday evening after his motorcycle veered off Franklin Parkway and slammed into a city light pole, snapping the pole in two. The crash was reported at about 5:30 p.m. east of Baze Road, and the rider did not survive his injuries.
San Mateo police have since identified the victim as Cooper Alexander Lahoud, according to KRON4. Responding officers arrived to find a single motorcyclist lying in the street with major injuries, his wrecked bike nearby and a severed city light pole, the outlet reported. As NBC Bay Area noted, the collision was reported on Franklin Parkway east of Baze Road, and the 25-year-old motorcyclist ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
Officers, Firefighters Tried to Save Him at the Scene
Police officers and members of the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department attempted lifesaving measures at the scene before paramedics took over CPR, but the rider died there, per a report from Patch. The same account confirmed that no other vehicles were involved in the crash and that Lahoud was wearing a helmet at the time.
Investigators believe Lahoud was riding eastbound on Franklin Parkway before he left the roadway and struck the pole, the station's report on the case noted. A preliminary investigation indicated that speed was likely a contributing factor in the crash, causing him to lose control of the motorcycle, per the same account.
Roadway Shut Down for Nearly Three Hours
Franklin Parkway was closed between Baze Road and Saratoga Avenue for nearly three hours while crews investigated the scene, according to the same source.
San Mateo police identified Lahoud on Tuesday. No additional details about potential charges or the status of the investigation have been released.
