Benjamin Reese Obituary, Death – Duluth police have released the identity of the motorcyclist who died in a crash earlier this week. Authorities confirmed that 32-year-old Benjamin Reese, a resident of Duluth, was killed in the single-vehicle accident.
The crash occurred on Monday afternoon along Summit Ridge Parkway near Tree Summit Parkway. According to the Duluth Police Department, officers responded to the scene following reports of a motorcycle crash. Upon arrival, they found Reese lying unresponsive in a grassy area off the side of the road, near his motorcycle.
Emergency responders quickly assessed the situation, but Reese was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators examined the crash site and spoke with witnesses to determine what had happened. Based on their findings, police concluded that Reese had been traveling northbound on Summit Ridge Parkway when he lost control of his motorcycle. The vehicle veered off the roadway and into the grass, where he ultimately crashed.
No other vehicles were involved in the incident, and authorities have not indicated that weather or road conditions played a role. The exact cause of the loss of control remains under investigation, but police have not suggested foul play or criminal involvement.
The crash marks a tragic loss for the community, as friends and family remember Reese and mourn his untimely death. Local officials have extended their condolences to his loved ones.
As the investigation wraps up, police are reminding all motorists—especially motorcyclists—to exercise caution on the roads, wear appropriate protective gear, and stay alert while riding, particularly on winding or potentially hazardous routes like Summit Ridge Parkway.
No further details have been released at this time.