Motorcyclist Killed In Marshall County Crash

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A Benton man was killed in a motorcycle crash on Old Oliver Road, about two miles south of US 68 Tuesday night.

Kentucky State Police responded to the wreck around 6:25 p.m. in Fairdealing. A preliminary investigation revealed 44-year old Christopher McLeod was traveling southbound on Old Olive Road when, for an unknown reason, his motorcycle ran off the right side of the road and hit a fence. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Marshall County Coroner. Police say McLeod was not wearing a helmet.

KSP is continuing to investigate the fatal accident.