Fatal Motorcycle Crashes Follow Police Pursuits

Several fatal motorcycle crashes occurred after police pursuits and a traffic incident in early June 2025. In Granite City, Illinois, a man fleeing police for a parole violation died after a high-speed crash, with his identity pending release. In Pennsylvania, Thomas Staff was killed after leading police on a pursuit for traffic violations and crashing on an I-81 on-ramp, with the investigation ongoing. In Wareham, Massachusetts, 49-year-old Matthew Burns died when he lost control of his motorcycle and was struck by an SUV; another rider suffered minor injuries. All incidents are under investigation, and authorities are requesting information from the public. These events mark a series of deadly outcomes following police pursuits across multiple states.