Motorcyclist dies after crashing into rock wall along Clarksville Pike

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday after crashing into a rock wall while attempting to perform a stunt along Clarksville Pike, officials said.

According to the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD), the crash happened on Clarksville Pike near Dry Fork Road at approximately 8:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18.

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Based on the preliminary investigation, authorities said the motorcyclist was traveling at a high rate of speed on a Honda CBR when witnesses saw him lift his front tire to perform a wheelie.

Police said the motorcyclist lost control, struck a metal guardrail and crashed into a rock wall. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officials later identified the motorcyclist as 25-year-old Bronson Holloway from White House.

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According to MNPD, Holloway was wearing a helmet and there were no signs of impairment at the scene.

No other information was immediately released.

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