SAD; Motorcyclist killed in Loyalsock Township crash
Loyalsock Township, PA – A tight-knit community is in mourning after a young motorcyclist was tragically killed in a two-vehicle collision Wednesday evening. The crash, which occurred at a busy intersection, is now under a full investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.
The victim has been identified as 21-year-old John Doe, a resident of the Warrensville Road area, according to a statement from the Lycoming County Coroner’s Office.
The fatal incident took place at approximately 9:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the intersection of East Third Street and Old Montoursville Road. State Police report that Doe was operating his motorcycle, traveling eastbound on the I-180 exit ramp, when the collision with a passenger vehicle occurred.
Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene within minutes, where they found Doe with critical injuries. He was immediately transported to UPMC Williamsport for emergency medical treatment. Despite the best efforts of medical staff, Doe was pronounced dead at 9:50 p.m. The coroner has determined the cause of death to be blunt force trauma.
Details regarding the second vehicle and its driver have not yet been released by authorities, pending further investigation. It is currently unknown if any other injuries were sustained in the crash.
The intersection of East Third Street and Old Montoursville Road, along with the adjacent I-180 ramp, was closed for several hours on Wednesday night as the Pennsylvania State Police conducted their initial investigation and accident reconstruction. The roadway has since been reopened to traffic.
As news of the tragedy spread, an outpouring of grief and support for the victim’s family has begun to surface on social media. Friends and community members remember Doe as a vibrant young man with a passion for life.
“It’s a heartbreaking loss for our community,” said one local resident who lives near the crash site. “To lose someone so young is just devastating. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this incredibly difficult time.”
The Pennsylvania State Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward with any information. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is active and ongoing. Further details will be released as they become available.
