Officials have identified the motorcyclist who was killed in a crash after fleeing a traffic stop in Shaler on Friday night.
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Todd Kraft, 47, of East Pittsburgh died of multiple blunt force trauma, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office.
His death was ruled accidental.
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Police said a Shaler officer attempted to pull Kraft over around 6:30 p.m. on Babcock Boulevard when Kraft fled. His motorcycle reached 80 mph before he slammed into the back of a car less than 30 seconds later.
Kraft was not wearing a helmet, police said.
Officials have not said what initiated the traffic stop or why Kraft may have fled.