Motorcyclist killed in crash with FedEx semi-truck, police say

The crash happened on Tuesday afternoon on Bristol Street. (SOURCE: WNDU)
Published: Jul. 2, 2025 at 2:44 PM HST

ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU/Gray News) - A motorcyclist in Indiana was killed in a crash involving a FedEx semi-truck Tuesday, according to authorities.

Police in Elkhart said 19-year-old Michael Harrington was riding a motorcycle just before 12:15 p.m. in the 1500 block of Bristol Street.

The crash happened Tuesday afternoon on Bristol Street.
The crash happened Tuesday afternoon on Bristol Street.(WNDU)

Officials said Harrington then hit the semi-truck as it was pulling out of a parking lot. He was thrown from the motorcycle and died at the scene of the crash.

Police reported Harrington was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

The 48-year-old driver of the semi-truck is reportedly cooperating with the investigation.

Bristol Street was temporarily closed from Lilac Street to Independence Street after the crash.