Monday afternoon, at approximately 3:45 pm, a single vehicle motorcycle crash in rural Jackson County, claimed the life of a Seymour man.
The initial investigation by Trooper Seth Davidson indicated a silver 2004 chopper motorcycle being driven by 40-year-old Timothy Kerkhof was traveling southbound on County Road 700E, approaching County Road 725N, just north of Seymour. The evidence indicates Kerkhof lost control of the motorcycle while attempting to navigate a sharp curve before turning onto County Road 725 North.
Kerkhof was ejected from the motorcycle during the crash and sustained fatal injuries. He was soon pronounced deceased by the Jackson County Coroner’s Office.
An Indiana State Police Crash Reconstructionist was called to assist with the crash investigation. The investigation is ongoing.
The victim’s family has been notified.
The Indiana State Police was assisted by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, Seymour Police Department, Jackson County EMS, Redding Township Fire Department, Jackson County Coroner’s Office and 31 Wrecker Service.