Hamilton man dies in motorcycle accident

COLERAIN TWP. — A Hamilton man was killed late Friday night following a motorcycle crash on Old Colerain Avenue.

Christopher Courtney, 41, was pronounced dead just after 11 p.m. Friday at the scene of the accident that occurred in the 11700 block of Old Colerain Avenue, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. After he lost control of his 1991 Harley-Davidson motorcycle as he entered into a slight left-bound curve.

The motorcycle traveled off the east side of the road where he struck a guardrail post. Courtney was ejected from the motorcycle upon impact, according to authorities.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Hamilton County Sheriff investigators report Courtney was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Speed did not appear to be a factor in the crash. Investigators say it’s unknown if drugs or alcohol were a factor in the accident, which remains under investigation.