Carlos Ruiz, 45, suffered head injuries and was taken by Jackson County Medical Services personnel to Jackson County Memorial Hospital. He later was air evacuated to Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton where he was pronounced dead.
Altus police say Ruiz was the driver of a Honda motorcycle which was eastbound on Adams Street. Officers also say Ruiz attempted to negotiate a right hand curve at excessive speed. The motorcycle struck a curb line, went airborne for 56 feet and then impacted the ground. It then went into a slide for approximately 33 feet before impacting a parked vehicle in the driveway of 1501 Adams.
Police say Ruiz was found unconscious and there was strong odor of an alcoholic beverage.
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