Nashville, TN : Collierville couple killed after motorcycle crash in Interstate 440 Nashville on Saturday October 22 2016

A Collierville couple is dead after a motorcycle crash on a Nashville interstate.

Mark Baker, 58, and his wife, Laurie Baker, 56, both died when they lost control of their motorcycle on Interstate 440 just before 4 p.m. Saturday.

Nashville police said Mark and Laurie were thrown from the motorcycle during the crash. Mark was thrown off the overpass; an oncoming tractor-trailer hit him and drove off without stopping.

Investigators are still trying to learn who was driving the tractor-trailer.

The Bakers died on the scene.

In a news release, police said, "No witnesses to the events on I-440 came forward to speak with police. It is unknown which of the deceased was in physical control of the motorcycle, although Mark Baker is presumed to have been in that he had a valid motorcycle license. There was no indication of alcohol or drug involvement at the scene."

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Collierville couple killed in motorcycle crash