A motorcyclist died in central Tucson Saturday night, police said.Β
Around 11 p.m. Saturday, officers responded to a report of a serious-injury crash involving a motorcycle in the 3300 block of Golf Links Road, the Tucson Police Department said in a news release.Β
Officers found Matthew David Burns, 34, in the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene.Β
Burns was riding a silver 2016 Harley-Davidson X1 1200 motorcycle westbound on East Golf Links Road then he lost control of the motorcycle during a curve, police said. Burns hit the median and was thrown from his motorcycle.Β
Witnesses told police excessive speed was a factor in the crash, police said. The department continues to investigate.Β
