Motorcyclist killed in Westmoreland Co. crash, was not wearing helmet

MURRYSVILLE, Pa. — A man riding a motorcycle was killed in a crash overnight Sunday in Westmoreland County.

According to the coroner’s office, the crash happened around 12:45 a.m. on Sardis Road in Murrysville.

Investigators said the victim -- identified as Robert Mahan, 24 -- was riding his motorcycle south on Sardis Road when he crossed over the center line into the opposite lane and hit a Honda CR-V.

The driver of the other vehicle involved was not hurt.

Mahan was thrown from the motorcycle, and the county coroner pronounced him dead at the scene. Police said Mahan was not wearing a helmet at the time of the deadly crash.

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