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24-Year-Old Motorcyclist Antoine Hampton Killed in Collision with SUV in Flint
FLINT, Mich. — A 24-year-old man was killed Tuesday afternoon following a collision involving a motorcycle and an SUV, according to the Flint Police Department.
The crash occurred at approximately 3:43 p.m. on April 14 along Richfield Road near the intersection with North Center Road.
Preliminary information provided by investigators indicates that Antoine Jacques Hampton II was operating a black Honda motorcycle eastbound on Richfield Road at the time of the incident.
Police reported that a white Cadillac SRX traveling westbound on Richfield Road attempted to make a turn onto North Center Road, at which point it collided with the oncoming motorcycle.
The impact resulted in critical injuries to Hampton.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene; however, Hampton was pronounced deceased at the location.
Authorities noted that speed may have been a contributing factor in the crash, though the exact circumstances remain under active investigation.
Flint Police are continuing to gather information and are urging anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has relevant details to come forward.
Individuals can contact Lt. Randy Matteson directly at 810-237-6816 or provide anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-422-JAIL (5245).
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29-Year-Old Alex Rodriguez Found Dead on University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, No Foul Play Suspected
URBANA, Ill. — A 29-year-old Champaign man found dead on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus Monday morning has been identified as Alex C. Rodriguez, according to the Champaign County Coroner’s Office.
The University of Illinois Police Department (UIPD) responded to the area of Green and Wright streets at approximately 6:42 a.m. after receiving a report of an unresponsive person near the Alma Mater statue.
Officers arrived and found Rodriguez on a concrete bench. Emergency medical assistance was requested at the scene.
The Champaign County Coroner’s Office responded, and Rodriguez was pronounced dead at approximately 7:16 a.m., according to Coroner Laurie Brauer.
Authorities said Rodriguez was not affiliated with the University of Illinois.
UIPD provided an update Monday afternoon, saying preliminary observations at the scene revealed no signs of foul play.
Police also said there was no evidence of an ongoing threat to the university campus or surrounding community based on the information available when officers responded.
Because investigators did not identify an active threat, the university did not issue an Illini-Alert emergency notification.
The circumstances surrounding Rodriguez’s death have not been determined.
An autopsy has been scheduled, and the death remains under investigation by the University of Illinois Police Department.
Authorities have not released additional information about the circumstances leading to Rodriguez’s death.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details are expected as investigators receive further information from the autopsy and other evidence.
No foul play has been indicated based on the preliminary investigation.