COLUMBUS, OH. (THECOUNT) — Alvin Duncan has been identified as the motorcyclist killed in a Saturday evening crash on Interstate 71 in Columbus, Ohio. Duncan was 65.
According to the Columbus Division of Police, Duncan was traveling southbound on Interstate 71 just north of Interstate 670 at approximately 8:15 p.m. on June 6 when he lost control of his Harley-Davidson motorcycle and was ejected.
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Emergency responders with the Columbus Fire Department pronounced Duncan dead at the scene.
Police said that as of the morning of June 7, there was no known reason for the crash. No other vehicles were reported to be involved, and investigators have not confirmed any contributing factors at this stage of the investigation.
The crash occurred in a heavily traveled section of Interstate 71 near downtown Columbus, a major urban freeway corridor that serves as one of central Ohio’s primary north–south transportation routes. The stretch of highway near the Interstate 670 interchange is part of a complex network of interchanges that carry commuter, commercial, and interstate traffic through the city’s core. This area routinely experiences high traffic volumes, especially during evening hours, when commuter traffic merges with regional and long-distance travel flows.
Interstate 71 in the Columbus region connects multiple population centers across Ohio and serves as a critical artery between Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland. Within the city limits, the highway passes through densely developed urban infrastructure, including elevated roadway sections, multiple entry and exit ramps, and frequent lane changes associated with downtown access points. The Interstate 670 interchange, located just north of the crash site, is a major connector that links drivers to the Short North district, Arena District, and John Glenn Columbus International Airport corridors.
Authorities have not released any indication of what may have caused Duncan to lose control of the motorcycle. In fatal crash investigations, law enforcement agencies typically examine roadway conditions, mechanical issues, operator input, and environmental factors such as lighting and traffic density. No findings have been released in this case.
The Columbus Division of Police Accident Investigation Unit is leading the inquiry. Investigators reconstruct serious crashes by analyzing physical evidence, roadway markings, and available witness statements. No witnesses or additional vehicles have been confirmed at this time.
Duncan’s hometown has not been released by authorities.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Columbus Police Accident Investigation Unit at 614-645-4767 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477.
Crash location: Google Maps
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