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19-year-old from Davenport identified in deadly motorcycle crash on Locust Street

An area around the 1500 block of West Locust Street in Davenport was closed for a few hours after an accident that resulted in the death of a motorcycle driver.

DAVENPORT, Iowa — Police have identified the motorcyclist who died in a crash on Locust Street as 19-year-old Austin Cook. 

Cook, from Davenport, crashed with another vehicle in the 1500 block of West Locust Street on Friday afternoon, June 25. 

Police said Cook was rushed to the hospital, but succumbed to his injuries.

The area between Washington Street and Sturdevant Street was closed off for about three hours as the wreckage was cleared from the scene.

Police say that very high speeds were a factor in the accident. 

The incident is still under investigation. 

Credit: WQAD
Credit: WQAD
Credit: WQAD

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