A preliminary investigation revealed a Chevrolet Trailblazer hit a motorcycle from behind while both vehicles were traveling north on North Country Road 25A, according to the Miami County Sheriff’s Office.
The motorcycle was reportedly starting to turn left onto Lytle Road when the Trailblazer hit it.
The motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, was thrown from the bike and pronounced dead at the scene. He was identified as 58-year-old Lester J. Przekop of Troy, according to the sheriff’s office.
No other injuries were reported.
The sheriff’s office is continuing to investigate the crash. In addition to deputies, Troy Fire Department medics also responded to the scene.
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