Motorcyclist killed in Indiana County crash

CHERRY TREE, Pa. (KDKA) — A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Indiana County on Sunday. 

Police said the motorcyclist, identified by the coroner as 39-year-old William Roland Jr., was driving south on Front Street in Cherry Tree around 8 p.m. when he lost control and left the roadway.

Troopers said the motorcycle went about 300 feet in the grass before hitting a utility pole and landing in a ditch.

The coroner's report said Roland was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash and speed is believed to be a factor. 

The cause of death was ruled blunt force trauma to the chest and the manner was accidental.