New York State Police have identified the motorcyclist killed Tuesday in a crash involving a tractor-trailer in Herkimer County.
Wayne County motorcyclist identified
Matthew J. Cole, 21, of Wolcott in Wayne County, died Tuesday morning after his motorcycle crashed into a tractor-trailer on State Route 8 in the town of Ohio, according to New York State Police.
Motorcycle strikes tractor-trailer
Cole was riding north on State Route 8 around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, when he failed to negotiate a curve, troopers said.
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.
Cole was pronounced dead 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 crash.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Wayne County motorcyclist killed in crash identified
