Crime & Safety
Police Respond to Fatal Motorcycle Accident
A Philadelphia man died when his motorcycle crashed on Route 1 at the Pa. Turnpike interchange.
On Oct. 16 at approximately 5 p.m., Bensalem police responded to an accident southbound Route 1 at the Pa. Turnpike exchange.
Investigation found that a 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle was travelling on Route 1 towards Philadelphia when the driver attempted a lane change, lost control and was ejected and thrown from the motorcycle.
The driver, identified as 25-year-old Daniel Manela, of the 9000 block of Cargill Lane, Philadelphia, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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According to police, Manela was not wearing a helmet. Alcohol and/or drugs don't appear to be a factor in the accident, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Bensalem Accident Investigation Division, Cpl. Oliverio at 215-633-3719.
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