Anthony M. DeOnna Death – A Bellefonte man died earlier this month after crashing his motorcycle in rural northern Pennsylvania.
Anthony M. DeOnna, 59, lost control of his motorcycle about 2:25 p.m. July 20 on state Route 44 in Potter County, state police at Coudersport wrote in a report released Monday.
DeOnna was riding a 2024 Ducati Hypermotard northbound when he lost control in a curve, police wrote. He veered off the right side of the road, hit at least two large rocks on an embankment and was thrown from the motorcycle, police wrote.
He was flown to UPMC Williamsport, where he died, police wrote. His cause of death was multiple blunt force trauma, the Lycoming County coroner’s office said Wednesday. His death was ruled accidental. DeOnna was wearing a helmet and eye protection when he crashed, police wrote.
Fatal motorcycle crashes have increased during the past decade in Pennsylvania, state Department of Transportation data showed. The state averaged about 177 such crashes from 2014-19; that number increased to about 220 from 2020-23.
In the wake of this tragic incident, we extend our deepest condolences to the families affected by this heart-wrenching loss. As they grapple with the indescribable pain of bidding farewell to their loved ones, we share in their sorrow and stand in solidarity during this time of profound grief.