A fatal motorcycle crash in Bryan County leaves a 20-year-old dead

A motorcycle accident occurred in Bryan County on Monday evening, resulting in one death.

According to OHP, Tristian Smith, 20, was driving a 2024 Kawasaki while attempting to elude the Bryan County Sheriff’s Office.

Smith was traveling eastbound on Kirsey Rd at a high rate of speed and failed to negotiate a curve.

The motorcycle and driver crashed through a fence and Smith was pronounced dead at the scene.

An investigation is currently underway into the cause of the collision and the condition of the driver.

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