FAIRMOUNT TOWNSHIP — A Columbia County motorcyclist was killed evening in what troopers say may be an alcohol related crash on Route 118 in Luzerne County.
State police say 78-year-old Martin Temple of Bloomsburg died at the scene after state police say, ‘another vehicle failed to yield.’ State police say the driver of the other vehicle was 68-year-old Anthony Maurer of Benton was driving near the Earl Lane intersection around 5:15 p.m. He was not hurt.
Investigators say Maurer’s vehicle struck Temple’s motorcycle as Temple traveled westbound. State police identify him as the arrestee and say alcohol is suspected in the crash. The investigation remains ongoing.
