Motorcyclist killed in crash in Lafayette

Published
June 09, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Lafayette, Indiana
U.S. 231 and Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Incident type
Crash, Motorcycle, E-bike

Summary

Motorcycle Crash Lafayette Indiana in Lafayette, Indiana: A motorcyclist was killed when a Honda CR‐V failed to yield at the intersection of U.S. 231 and Veterans Memorial Parkway in Lafayette, Indiana. The vehicle attempted a left turn onto Veterans Memorial Parkway while crossing northbound lanes of U.S. 231, colliding with the motorcycle traveling northbound. The rider was thrown from the bike, struck another car stopped at a red light, and later died at the hospital.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Cyclist Cyclist Fatal
Joseph Gross Driver Unknown

Original reporting

Motorcyclist killed in crash in Lafayette

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