PORTLAND, Maine — The Portland Police Department has identified the 27-year-old man who died last Tuesday in Portland after being hit by a car while driving a motorcycle.
Police say Dakota Matthews of Biddeford was driving a 2014 Harley Davidson motorcycle on Tuesday, Sept. 8, when he was hit by a 2002 BMW sedan. The accident occurred around 3:21 p.m. in the area of 91 Auburn Street.
The BMW was operated by Jack Chellis, 68, of Falmouth.
Matthews sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital where he later died.
Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the accident or have information to please call them at 207-874-8532 or 207-874-8575.