Columbiana cyclist killed

HANOVERTON – A 20-year-old motorcyclist died Wednesday night when his cycle crashed into a fence post and utility pole.

Michael Pitts, of Hanoverton, was pronounced dead at the scene at Graves and Lindesmith roads, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

The patrol said Pitts was southbound on Graves about 6:15 p.m. when the cycle went off the right side of the roadway, striking the post and then the tree. He was not wearing a helmet.