Police: 26-year-old motorcyclist killed in Englewood crash

A vigil was held for Yeison Velasquez on Saturday.

News 12 Staff

May 26, 2024, 10:27 AM

Updated 31 days ago

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A 26-year-old man from Englewood died following a motorcycle crash on Friday evening.
Police say Yeison Velasquez suffered life-threatening injuries during the accident near the intersection of North Dean and Concord streets. He was pronounced dead at a hospital.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to call police.
A vigil was held for Velasquez on Saturday.


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