Motorcyclist hospitalized after two-vehicle accident in Centre County

CENTER COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — UPDATE:

State College police released new details Tuesday about Monday's two-vehicle crash that involved a motorcycle.

According to police, the 22-year-old motorcyclist, who was flown to UPMC Altoona, was pronounced dead at the hospital.

The identity of the driver is not yet being released, but in their press release officials described the man as “a male local resident.”

They say a 73-year-old male driver of a Toyota Prius collided with the motorcycle at the intersection of E. College Avenue and Struble Road. Police add that the driver of the Prius was treated at the scene for only minor injuries.

The police assume that alcohol or drugs did not play a role. The investigation is ongoing.

ORIGINAL:

A motorcyclist was flown to the hospital Monday afternoon after an accident in Centre County.

State College police report that the incident occurred at around 4:40 p.m. at the intersection of College Avenue and Struble Road. According to officers, a motorcycle collided with a car at the intersection.

The cause of the accident is still unknown as police continue their investigation. The extent of the motorcyclist's injuries is currently unknown, but he was flown by helicopter to UPMC Altoona for treatment.

The driver of the car was not injured.