Motorcyclist killed in Westmoreland Co. crash, was not wearing helmet

MURRYSVILLE, Pa. — A man riding a motorcycle was killed in a crash overnight Sunday in Westmoreland County.

According to the coroner’s office, the crash happened around 12:45 a.m. on Sardis Road in Murrysville.

Investigators said the victim -- identified as Robert Mahan, 24 -- was riding his motorcycle south on Sardis Road when he crossed over the center line into the opposite lane and hit a Honda CR-V.

Mahan was thrown from the motorcycle, and the county coroner pronounced him dead at the scene. Police said Mahan was not wearing a helmet at the time of the deadly crash.

The driver of the other vehicle involved was not hurt.

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