The Boulder County Coroner’s Office has released the name of the man who died in a motorcycle collision last month in Longmont. The victim was identified as 63-year-old Phillip Ball, who succumbed to injuries sustained during an accident that took place at Hover St. and State Highway 66, according to Boulder County. The incident, which occurred on July 30, involved Ball’s motorcycle in a serious crash, the specifics of which have not been disclosed by the authorities.
In the wake of the accident, the Longmont community has been reminded of the highways’ potential dangers, with local safety advocates calling for increased precautions for motorcyclists. While investigations continue to ascertain what led to the tragic event, preliminary information released by the Boulder County Coroner does not detail the cause of the accident, nor does it mention if other vehicles were involved. The question remains whether any external factors may have contributed or if this was merely a singular moment of misfortune on the roads of Boulder County…