The York County Coroner’s Office has identified the 63-year-old man who died in a motorcycle crash in Conewago Township on Aug. 12 as Donald Markle of Pennsboro, West Virginia. Markle was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash and no other vehicles were involved. The coroner’s office suggested that Markle may have experienced a medical event leading up to the crash, but did not provide details.
Emergency responders found Markle unresponsive at the scene and he was transported to WellSpan York Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The cause of death was listed as multiple blunt force injuries from the motorcycle crash and was ruled accidental. Markle’s family has been notified and no autopsy is planned, although a toxicology report has been obtained.
The incident is being investigated by the Northern York County Regional Police. The crash occurred when Markle veered off the road and struck a tree on East Canal Road near Greenbriar Road around 8:04 p.m. The release of Markle’s identity is part of the ongoing investigation into the tragic accident.
The community mourns the loss of Markle, and condolences go out to his loved ones during this difficult time. Anyone with information about the crash is encouraged to contact the Northern York County Regional Police as they continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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