Franklin police: 18-year-old driver hit and kills 43-year-old Waterford motorcyclist

FRANKLIN -- A 43-year-old motorcyclist is dead after being struck by a vehicle while traveling on West Loomis Road in Franklin.

The crash occurred Saturday, August 15th shortly after 11 a.m.

Police say the 43-year-old Waterford man was traveling westbound on West Loomis Road at West St. Martins Road when he was struck by a vehicle driven by an 18-year-old Franklin woman.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office.

There is no word on if the 18-year-old woman will face charges.

Authorities are currently investigating this incident with assistance from the Wisconsin State Patrol.

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