ALIQUIPPA, Pa. — A 19-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash on State Route 51 on Wednesday at 1:40 p.m.
Aliquippa police arrived at the scene to find a motorcycle that had collided with a utility pole. The rider succumbed to injuries at the scene, according to authorities.
The identity of the deceased has not yet been released.
Route 51 was closed in both directions while police conducted an investigation.
Witnesses reported seeing the motorcycle traveling at a high speed before losing control and crashing into the pole.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Aliquippa Police Department at (724) 378-8000.
Authorities extended their condolences to the family of the victim.
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