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Motorcyclist killed in Warren County crash

Motorcyclist killed in Warren County crash
Posted at 7:06 AM, Jul 02, 2016
and last updated 2016-07-02 07:06:52-04

TURTLECREEK TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- A motorcyclist was killed Friday night when she ran into the back of an SUV in Warren County.

Karen Ryan, 47, of Miamisburg was riding a 2014 Harley Davidson southbound on Ohio Route 741.

When a Jeep Liberty in front of her stopped for traffic at Hamilton Road, Ryan lost control, overturned and hit the back of the Jeep, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

The  Warren County Sheriff's Department, OSP, Turtlecreek Township Fire/EMS and Warren County Sheriff's Office all were called to the scene.

Ryan wasn't wearing a helmet and died in the crash, OSP said.

The Jeep's driver, Alexander J. Ward, wasn't injured.