Wayne County Motorcyclist Killed in Pike County Crash, Police Say Alcohol Was Involved

A Wayne County man was killed Sunday night in a motorcycle crash in Pike County, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Investigators say alcohol was a factor in the collision.

Police identified the victim as 28-year-old Ryan Johnson of Newfoundland. Troopers said Johnson was riding a Kawasaki motorcycle south on Route 507 in Palmyra Township around 9:15 p.m. when the crash occurred.

According to state police, a 17-year-old girl from Tafton was driving a Nissan Murano that had stopped at the intersection with Route 390 and was attempting to turn left onto Route 507 when the motorcycle struck the rear of the SUV.

Johnson suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Troopers said he was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Investigators later determined Johnson had consumed alcohol before the collision.

The teenage driver was not injured and declined medical transport, according to police. The crash remains under investigation.

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