Trooper Matt Brumley is investigating a motorcycle fatality that occurred Thursday around 3:47pm on N US 127 near the Russell-Casey County line.

Preliminary investigations indicate that 22-year-old Austyn Deel of Russell Springs, was operating a 2003 Kawasaki motorcycle southbound on 127 when he attempted to overtake several vehicles and ran off the roadway striking an earth embankment.

Deel was transported to the Russell County Hospital where he was pronounced deceased a short time later. He was not wearing a helmet.

Trooper Brumley was assisted at the scene by additional KSP personnel, Russell County EMS, and the Russell County Sheriff’s Department.