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Temple police ID 19-year-old motorcyclist killed in Thanksgiving crash

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Posted at 10:04 PM, Nov 24, 2022
and last updated 2022-11-30 10:24:00-05

UPDATE

TEMPLE, Texas — Temple police have identified the 19-year-old motorcyclist who died in a motorcycle crash on Thanksgiving.

Christopher Wayne Johnson was killed after crashing with a vehicle at the intersection of West Adams Avenue and Woodbridge Boulevard, according to the Temple Police Department.

The accident had occurred just after 9 p.m.

Police said the driver of the vehicle wasn't injured.

ORIGINAL STORY

A motorcyclist was killed Thursday after crashing with a vehicle at the intersection of West Adams Avenue and Woodbridge Boulevard.

Temple police urged drivers to take alternate routes.

The accident occurred just after 9 p.m.

The name of the motorcyclist wasn't immediately released, pending notification of next of kin. The driver of the vehicle wasn't injured.

According to a social media message, the section of West Adams Avenue near the accident is currently shut down.

25 News will provide additional information as it becomes available.