Motorcyclist dead after reported collision in Letcher County

MAYKING, Ky. – A motorcyclist is dead following a collision in Letcher County on Thursday afternoon.

According to Trooper Matt Gayheart, public affairs officer for Kentucky State Police Post 13, troopers received a 911 call regarding a two-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 119 in the Mayking community.

Authorities say a preliminary investigation indicated 48-year-old Travis Gilliam of Norton, Virginia was operating a motorcycle northbound on U.S. Highway 119 when he lost control and crossed into the southbound lane, striking a GMC Terrain.

Gilliam was pronounced dead on scene by the Letcher County Coroner’s Office.

Authorities say no autopsy will be scheduled, and toxicology results are pending.

This incident remains under investigation.