Police have truck they believe was involved in Irondequoit fatal hit-and-run
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UPDATE: On Tuesday police said they found the truck they believe was involved in the hit-and-run in which a motorcyclist died on Sunday. They got a tip from a 911 caller. The truck is currently at the Irondequoit Police Department.
Police are not releasing any additional information at this time since the investigation is ongoing.
UPDATE: Irondequoit Police identified the motorcyclist as Achaz Walker, a 35-year-old Rochester resident.
The truck believed to be involved is a newer model Black Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with chrome mirrors and door handles. It might have a broken rear passenger side taillight.
Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or email the Irondequoit Police Department at tips@irondequoit.gov
IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. – On Sunday around 6:25 p.m. Irondequoit Police went to Empire Boulevard and Helendale Street for the report of a motorcycle-truck crash. The Irondequoit Fire Department was on the scene and performing CPR.
The driver of the motorcycle was found lying in the westbound lane of travel. The driver was taken to Strong hospital where he was pronounced dead at 7:48 p.m.
Police are not releasing the name of the driver at this time.
Multiple witnesses at the scene reported the motorcycle was traveling westbound, at a high rate of speed, and tried to pass a pickup truck on the right. The motorcycle hit the truck, and then hit a utility pole in front of 430 Empire Blvd. Witnesses said the truck continued west on Empire Boulevard.
Officers are gathering video from nearby businesses in an attempt to identify the pickup truck driver.