The motorcyclist killed Monday night on SR 66 near Section Line Road has been identified as 42-year-old Kenneth Koberstein, of Evansville.
At approximately 6:36 yesterday evening, motorists traveling SR 66 near Section Line Road stopped when they observed a Honda motorcycle in a field. When they approached the motorcycle they observed the motorcyclist in the ditch between the roadway and the motorcycle.
Preliminary investigation revealed the motorcycle was traveling westbound on SR 66 approximately 1,700 feet east of Section Line Road when for unknown reasons left the roadway and came to a final rest in a field on the north side approximately 25 feet from the roadway. The motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet and was pronounced dead at the scene. At this time investigating officers do not have any witnesses to the crash. Anyone that may have seen this crash is encouraged to contact the Indiana State Police at 1-812-867-2079.
The investigation is continuing.
