Motorcyclist killed in Friday morning crash

Montgomery, Pa. — A motorcyclist was killed Friday after he lost control of his bike and crashed into a guide rail, police say.

David N. Nangle, 74, was headed south on Route 15 in Clinton Township around 11 a.m. when he struck a guide rail as he was negotiating a right curve in the roadway, according to Trp. Edward Gensel of state police at Montoursville.

Nangle was thrown from the bike, a 2015 Victory Cross County Tour, and landed down an embankment, Gensel said The bike continued traveling, striking the concrete traffic barrier multiple times before coming to a stop. Police say the driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

Nangle, Painted Post, NY, died before the first emergency personnel arrived on scene, according to a report.