MiddletownJournal.com

WASHINGTON TWP., Montgomery County — A man who died in a motorcycle crash this weekend has been identified as William Thorn III, 31, of Liberty Twp., the Montgomery County Coroner's Office said.

Thorn apparently lost control of his new motorcycle and crashed on West Social Row Road at Sheehan Road Saturday, May 3, according to Montgomery County Sheriff's investigators.

The accident occurred about 3:15 p.m. Saturday as Thorn was traveling south on Sheehan Road, said sheriff's Sgt. Kurt Althouse. As he attempted to turn right, he apparently lost control of the motorcycle and slid into on oncoming car.

A family member told investigators Thorn had just purchased the motorcycle.

Investigators were trying to determine whether he was an experienced rider, Althouse said.

Investigators also are trying to determine if high winds at the time might have contributed to the accident, Althouse said.

Thorn was pronounced dead at the scene. He was wearing a helmet and other protective gear, deputies said.

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