A motorcyclist from Wayne County died Tuesday after crashing into a tractor-trailer on State Route 8 in Herkimer County.
Here’s more on the fatal collision:
Motorcycle strikes tractor-trailer
According to New York State Police, a 21-year-old Wolcott man was riding a motorcycle north on State Route 8 around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, when he “failed to negotiate a curve.”
The motorcycle crossed into the southbound lane and struck an oncoming tractor-trailer, police said. The motorcycle then left the roadway and struck a tree.
The motorcyclist, who was not identified by State Police, died at the scene.
Truck driver not injured
Troopers evaluated the tractor-trailer driver, a 47-year-old man from Ontario, Canada, and determined he was not impaired or injured.
Investigation continues
State Police are continuing to investigate the fatal crash. Further details were not immediately available.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: 21-year-old Wayne County motorcyclist dies after crashing into tractor-trailer
Reporting by Victoria E. Freile, New York Connect Team / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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