Motorcyclist killed in early morning crash in Lexington, victim named

UPDATE: The Fayette County Coroner says the victim is 26-year-old Alex Hunter Meade of Lexington. The Coroner’s office says Meade died from blunt force injuries he received from being hit by the SUV.

ORIGINAL STORY:

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A motorcyclist has died following a crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV early Tuesday morning on Tates Creek Road near Robin Road. The accident, which occurred around 4 a.m., led to the temporary shutdown of lanes in both directions.

The Fayette County Coroner was on the scene earlier today. According to police, the driver of the SUV will not face charges. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.