Stamford Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Long Ridge Road

STAMFORD, Connecticut – Stamford police have identified the motorcyclist who died in a crash early Thursday morning on Long Ridge Road as 44-year-old Heber Lopez, a Stamford resident. The incident, which claimed the life of Lopez, occurred shortly after midnight, around 12:10 a.m., near Brook Run Lane.

According to Sgt. Jeffrey Booth, Lopez was riding his 2014 BMW motorcycle when, for reasons still under investigation, he veered off the road and collided with a nearby fence. The impact of the crash caused Lopez to be thrown from the vehicle, and tragically, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Emergency responders arrived shortly after the crash, but Lopez had already succumbed to his injuries.

The Stamford Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad has launched an investigation to determine the factors that led to the crash. Investigators are examining the scene and the motorcycle to gather evidence and hope to understand the events that led Lopez to lose control of his bike.

Authorities are currently seeking any information that may shed light on the accident. They urge anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who has relevant details to contact the Stamford Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad at 203-977-4712. Witness accounts are critical in helping investigators piece together the sequence of events.

This tragic accident has left the Stamford community in mourning. Lopez, a known member of the area, is remembered by family, friends, and neighbors who are now coping with the shock of his sudden loss. The Stamford Police Department expressed its condolences to Lopez’s family and assured them that they are working diligently to complete a thorough investigation.

As the investigation continues, police are expected to release additional findings in the coming days. The Stamford community is encouraged to reach out with any information that may help bring clarity to this heartbreaking incident.