Local motorcyclist killed after hitting tree

A 26-year-old motorcyclist was killed after hitting a tree in the 7500 block of North County Road 330W.

Charles Coleman White, 26, 8763 N. Miami Ridge Road, was traveling south on County Road 330W when the accident occurred, Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Deputy Kevin Abner said.

White had just crested a hill and lost control of the motorcycle and hit a tree on the east side of the roadway, Abner said.

Investigators said White was not wearing a helmet.

Coleman is survived by his parents, Randy and Sherry White.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home.