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Columbia County man dies after fatal motorcycle crash

MAIN TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Columbia County man is dead after a fatal crash Saturday afternoon.

19-year-old Robert Halye from Bloomsburg died from fatal injuries of the crash.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, crews were called to PA-339 just after 4:00 p.m.

Troopers say Halve was traveling southbound on his 2024 Kawaski Ninja 500 on PA-339 and lost control going around a curve.

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The police report states he collided went into the other lane and collided with a vehicle traveling northbound on their frontend.

Hayle was then thrown from his motorcycle onto the shoulder of the road, where he was pronounced dead, according to the report

Officials say Hayle was wearing a helmet.

The driver of the other vehicle was not injured.

Pennsylvania State Police were assisted by Main Township Fire Department, Columbia County Coroners Office, and Welsh's Towing.