Motorcyclist killed after getting hit by car after ditching bike in Lehigh County

SALISBURY TWP., Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A motorcyclist was killed in Salisbury Township, Lehigh County, but not while riding the bike.

It happened around 8:40 p.m. Thursday on the 1500 block of Seidersville Road.

Police say the motorcyclist lost control while making a turn and then ditched the bike.

He was then struck by an oncoming car which dragged him.

The biker was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are continuing to investigate.