Motorcyclist killed after collision with pickup truck - KOTA Territory News

Motorcyclist killed after collision with pickup truck

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A motorcyclist is dead after colliding with a pickup truck on Wednesday.

The accident happened around 8:00 A.M. at the intersection of East Saint Patrick Street and Hawthorne Avenue in Rapid City. Lieutenant James Johns with the Rapid City Police Department says the driver of a Ford pickup struck the motorcyclist during an attempt to cross the street.

The biker was taken to Rapid City Regional Hospital where the person died. The pickup driver was not hurt or cited.

Lt. Johns says this accident serves as a reminder to all drivers.

"We just want to remind people that summer is getting here," Johns said. "We're gonna see more and more motorcyclists. Be on the look out for motorcyclists."

The names of the victims has not yet been released. The crash remains under investigation.

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