1 dead, 1 injured after motorcycle and car crash on city's north side

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By Lucy Perry
Indiana Central News

A woman is dead after being thrown from a motorcycle in a crash with a car on the city's north side last night.

Michelle R Morgan,45, was riding on the back of the motorcycle when the crash with a car occurred at about 10:45 p.m.

The driver of the motorcycle is in serious condition at a local hospital after also suffering injuries in the crash,  Public Information Officer Ryan Adamson, of the Terre Haute Police Department, said.

THPD officers reportedly arrived at Fruitridge Avenue and Third Parkway and found the woman lying in the roadway with what appeared to be  head and leg wounds.  She was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead, Adamson said.

The driver of the motorcycle was cited for driving while suspended and operating a vehicle without financial responsibility.  The driver of the car was not hurt and is not being charged with anything at this time, Adamson siad.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Anyone who may have witnessed this crash is asked to call the Terre Haute Police Department or message us on Facebook/Twitter.