Man killed after being ejected from motorcycle, struck by tractor-trailer

A man was killed after a motorcycle crash in Washington County early Saturday.

According to a release from the Washington County Coroner, a motorcycle crashed while traveling eastbound on Interstate 70 in Bentleyville around 12:20 a.m.

Police said the driver of the motorcycle -- identified by the Washington County Coroner as Charles John Chester, 39 -- was ejected into the westbound lanes and struck by a tractor-trailer near Mile Marker 32.

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Chester was pronounced dead at the scene.

Immediately following the fatal incident, the roadway was closed in both directions. Traffic is no longer being affected.

State police are investigating the incident.

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