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62-year-old Nicholas Milohnic killed in Fort Ann dirt bike crash
Authorities in New York are investigating a fatal dirt bike crash that occurred over the weekend at a motocross facility in Fort Ann.
According to the New York State Police, the incident took place on April 18 at Adirondack MX (ADK MX), located along State Route 149.
Troopers were dispatched to the track shortly before 10:45 a.m. Saturday following reports of a rider who had sustained severe injuries during a run.
Preliminary findings indicate that 62-year-old Nicholas Milohnic, of Beacon, was ejected from his dirt bike after navigating a jump on the course.
The impact resulted in critical injuries.
Emergency medical personnel responded promptly to the scene; however, Milohnic was pronounced deceased at the location.
In response to the tragedy, Adirondack MX released a statement on its social media platforms confirming that the facility would be temporarily closed as a mark of respect and while the situation is being assessed.
The New York State Police confirmed that the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash remains ongoing.
At this time, authorities have stated that the incident does not appear to be suspicious.
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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.