Pennsylvania State Police have identified the rider killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Martic Township as 25-year-old Kyle Hanna of Peach Bottom. The crash happened Saturday evening on Pencroft Drive South, where first responders found both the motorcycle and Hanna. The Lancaster County coroner pronounced him dead at the scene. Troopers say Hanna was wearing a helmet and eye protection, but allege he was traveling above the posted speed limit before failing to negotiate a left turn and striking a metal gate and a wooden fence.
As reported by WGAL, investigators say Hanna was riding a Harley-Davidson Sportster and that the crash remains under investigation. According to that report, troopers are working to reconstruct the scene and determine whether speed or other factors contributed to the deadly wreck.
Statewide context
Pennsylvania has seen thousands of motorcycle crashes in recent years, and state crash data highlights the risks riders face on rural roads, according to PennDOT's Crash Facts & Statistics. PennDOT notes that while overall traffic fatalities dipped in 2025, rider behavior such as speeding, impairment and lack of protective gear remains a key factor in fatal motorcycle crashes.
What troopers say
Pennsylvania State Police told WGAL that the motorcycle failed to negotiate a left turn, hit a metal gate and then a wooden fence, and came to rest nearby. Investigators allege speed was a factor. Troopers said Hanna was wearing a helmet and eye protection at the time of the crash and have asked anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam video from the area to contact PSP Lancaster.
Crash reconstruction work and the coroner's final report will determine the official cause of death and any contributing factors. Troopers say the investigation remains active, and this story will be updated as authorities release more information.
