Allentown, PA : Roseto motorcyclist killed in Route 512 crash in Bushkill Township September 21 2016

motorcyclist from Roseto was killed Wednesday afternoon in Bushkill Township when his bike collided on Route 512 with a pickup truck turning into his path, authorities said.

Richard Gower, 47, of the 400 block of Liberty Avenue, was pronounced dead at Route 512 and Miller Road, the Northampton County coroner's office said. The crash happened about 2:55 p.m.

The pickup appeared to be turning left from Miller Road to go south on Route 512 as the biker was coming north, said Thomas Heath, who lives at the intersection.

"By the time he [Gower] reacted, he was out of room," Heath said. "I don't know if he even had time to put his brakes on."

Gower landed 5 feet from his bike, Heath said.

The motorcyclist was riding toward Wind Gap on Route 512, which also is called Moorestown Road in the area, he said.

Bushkill police Cpl. David Marino confirmed the motorcycle was northbound on Route 512 and the pickup was coming out of Miller Road, but he said police had not yet determined which way the pickup was turning.

Source :
Roseto motorcyclist killed in Route 512 crash in Bushkill Township