The Knox County Sheriff's Office is still investigating a wreck that killed a motorcyclist in West Knox County late Tuesday afternoon.
According to the preliminary investigation, Brian Burns, 27, of Knoxville, was driving his 2004 Kawasaki motorcycle east on Lovell Road. Around 5:30 pm, he ran into the side of a truck that was going west on Lovell and turning onto Bob Gray.
The driver of the Dodge Ram truck, Michael Brown, 66, of Harriman, was not injured in the crash.
Burns was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
KCSO says factors involved in the incident have not yet been determined.
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A motorcyclist died in a West Knox County crash Tuesday evening on Bob Gray Road near Lovell Road.
The Knox County Sheriff's Office says 27-year-old Brian Burns of Knoxville was pronounced dead at the scene.
Neighbors say it's been a dangerous area for a while.
"With a truck and trailer, when I back my trailer up, I actually back out onto Lovell Road. In order for me to back my trailer in here, I have to cross four lanes of traffic, so it's not safe. I've been bringing up issues about this. They finally just posted that speed limit sign about three or four weeks ago," said Mike Rifenberrick.
Authorities are still investigating the incident.