Witnesses told police he was speeding. And rearended a car that slowed down to make a right turn. The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital where he later died. In 2015. 23 people died while riding a motorcycle or moped. In metros jurisdiction. And as the weather gets warmer, more people will be taking their bikes out for a drive. So metro police want everyone to be careful officer Michael Rodriguez metro police in almost everyone of our accidents involving motorcycles speed is most definitely a factor. Michael Stevens last year. Metro police say there were about 1hundred and 25traffic related deaths in their jurisdiction. Police call the number both devastating and unacceptable. In hopes of stopping the deadly trend this year. Metro police has started a Traffic Safety focus. Each month, the department will be joining forces with the nevada Highway Patrol and the Henderson Police department to through education and enforcement. Police say this month the focus is on speeding. And offic