Motorcyclist was performing stunts before fatal crash
A motorcyclist killed in a crash on North Lincoln Memorial Drive was performing stunts before losing control and striking a pole, according to a report from the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office.
Gerald R. O'Conner II, 27, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash in the 1400 block of North Lincoln Memorial Drive shortly before 6 p.m. Sunday, according to the report.
O'Conner was northbound with a group of riders when he attempted to either pass the others or go onto the sidewalk before losing control and striking the pole, according to the report.
The report also lists speed as a factor in the crash. O'Conner was wearing a helmet but it was might not have been bucked and was found nearby, the report said.
A large bag of what appeared to be marijuana was found in O'Conner's backpack and turned over to Milwaukee police, according to the report, which does not indicate whether the substance was tested.