Coroner IDs man killed in motorcycle crash that closed Scalp Ave. for several hours

2nd UPDATE |

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Cambria County coroner Jeff Lees had identified the victim of Saturday's fatal motorcycle crash on Scalp Ave.

Lees say 53-year-old Kirk Young, of Windber, was reportedly ejected from the motorcycle after colliding with another vehicle along the 1600 block of Scalp Ave.

Authorities say Young was transported to Conemaugh Hospital where he was pronounced dead in the emergency room just before 11 p.m. Saturday.

Lees says Young suffered multiple blunt force injuries and noted that he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

Officials say his death has been ruled accidental and authorities are conducting a crash reconstruction to determine the exact cause of the crash.

UPDATE |

Authorities say a man died Saturday night following a motorcycle crash along the 1600 block of Scalp Avenue.

Cambria County coroner Jeff Lees confirmed to 6 News that the man was pronounced dead at the Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Emergency Room.

The identity of the man is being withheld, pending an autopsy, which Lees says is scheduled for Sunday.

The crash prompted Scalp Ave., from Ollie's to Theatre Drive, to be closed for several hours Saturday evening.

Lees adds that the man's cause and manner of death will be released following the autopsy.

ORIGINAL |

The eastbound lane of Scalp Avenue was reported closed for 'an extended period of time' Sunday night, according to dispatchers.

The road was closed between Ollie's and Theatre Drive while the westbound lane remained open.

Dispatchers have not confirmed what happened, but a 6 News crew on scene saw what appeared to be a motorcycle and vehicle crash.

Dispatchers could not confirm whether the road has since reopened.

This is a developing story. Stay with 6 News for details.

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