Christian Tyler McKenzie, 23, dies after his motorcycle hits utility pole at Brodhead Road and Cherry Way in Hopewell Township, Pennsylvania
1 killed in motorcycle crash in Hopewell Township
According to Beaver County 911, the crash happened at 9 p.m. at the intersection of Brodhead Road and Cherry Way, in front of Hopewell Shopping Center.
Motorcycle crash along Brodhead Road leaves one man dead
As of Friday morning, state police were continuing to investigate the incident at the request of Hopewell Township police. Investigators believe this incident may involve another driver who was in a car, but the coroner's office has ruled McKenzie's death accidental.
23-year-old man killed in Hopewell Township motorcycle crash
Christian Tyler McKenzie, 23, was the motorcyclist who was killed.
No one else was hurt.
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