Motorcyclist Dies After Crash in Niagara County Involving Pickup Truck

On Monday evening, September 22nd, a deadly crash occurred on Townline Road near Albright Road in Niagara County.

According to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, dispatchers received multiple 911 calls at approximately 6:24pm reporting a serious accident in front of 4663 Townline Road. Callers stated that a motorcycle and a pickup truck were involved. The motorcyclist was lying unresponsive in the roadway.

A preliminary investigation revealed that the pickup truck had been traveling north on Townline Road when the driver attempted to make a left turn onto Albright Road. The truck turned directly into the path of a southbound motorcycle, which investigators believe was traveling at a high rate of speed.

The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the victim, as well as the driver of the pickup truck, has not yet been released pending notification of family.

The Niagara County Accident Investigation Unit is handling the case and officials say the investigation remains ongoing.

Motorcyclist Dies After Crash in Niagara County Involving Pickup Truck