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Motorcycle crash near Westgate mall kills man
Posted: 08.16.2012 at 7:14 AM
Updated: 08.16.2012 at 1:25 PM
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AMARILLO, TEXAS -- A 27-year-old man was killed late Wednesday night after police said his motorcycle crashed into a tree near Westgate Mall.

According to police, 27-year-old Randy Baca was traveling eastbound in the 100 block of Westgate Parkway when he lost control of his 2008 Yamaha V-Star motorcycle. Police said he struck a tree that was located in the center median.

Baca died at the scene and a toxicology screen was ordered.

Police said speed is a factor in this crash and Baca was not wearing a helmet.

 

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