Killeen Police Investigate a Motorcycle Crash Fatality

Killeen, TX (June 9, 2024): Investigators with the Traffic Unit are investigating the death of a 29-year-old male.

On Sunday, June 9, 2024, at approximately 1:10 a.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of W Elms Road and Old FM 440 in reference to a vehicle crash with injuries.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a Chevrolet Impala was traveling northbound on Old FM 440. A Harley Davidson motorcycle traveling westbound on Elms Road, entered the intersection and struck the Chevrolet.

The operator of the motorcycle, Mr. Michael Lucas, was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Hospital in critical condition but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.

Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced the estimated time of death at 1:52 a.m. and ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Science in Dallas.

Next of kin has been notified.

The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating and there is no further information at this time.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department