SCOTT COUNTY, Va. (WCYB) — A motorcyclist died after a crash on Big Stoney Creek Road on Monday, according to Virginia State Police.
The incident occurred when the motorcycle veered off the left side of the roadway, went over an embankment, and collided with a tree.
Authorities identified the motorcyclist as 26-year-old Tyler Hite, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police confirmed Hite was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
No other vehicles were involved, and an investigation into the incident is ongoing.