UPDATE: Names released in fatal motorcycle accident

BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) -- WSAZ has learned the names of two people killed in a motorcycle accident Tuesday afternoon.

Kentucky State Police say James Adams, 42, and Priscilla Hogston, 41, both from Louisa, died in the accident.

The accident happened Tuesday afternoon near the Marathon Oil Refinery in Catlettsburg.

The coroner says, based on witness reports, the motorcycle lost control approaching a traffic light and struck the rear of a pickup truck.

Neither victim was wearing a helmet.

Boyd County Coroner Mark Hammond says heading into the summer months, more people will be out on their motorcycles, and this accident was a tragic reminder of how important it is to wear safety gear.

"That's the big thing we want to get out is that helmets do save lives," Hammond said. "A lot of people don't like to wear helmets while they're riding, but they do save lives, and that's the most important thing."

The coroner says the victims' bodies will be sent to Frankfort Wednesday morning for autopsies.

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BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) -- U.S. 23 North is expected to be closed for less than another hour after a deadly motorcycle crash that claimed two lives, the Boyd County Coroner tells WSAZ.

A man and a woman from the Tri-State died in the crash. Their families are being notified at this time.

The accident happened Tuesday afternoon near the Marathon Oil Refinery in Catlettsburg.

Northbound traffic is being diverted at this time onto Alley Branch, which comes out at state Route 3.

The coroner says, based on witness reports, the motorcycle lost control approaching a traffic light and struck the rear of a pickup truck.

Neither victim was wearing a helmet.

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BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) -- Kentucky State Police tell WSAZ two people have died after a motorcycle accident on U.S. 23 in Boyd County.

The accident happened Tuesday afternoon near the Marathon Oil Refinery in Catlettsburg.

Troopers say both of the people killed were riding on the motorcycle.

It is unknown at this time if the motorcycle was the only vehicle involved.

Traffic is being allowed to pass the accident going northbound on the shoulder of U.S. 23.

Troopers are working to learn the identities of the people who died in the crash.

The Boyd County Coroner's Office and an accident reconstructionist is also on scene.

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BOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WSAZ) -- First responders are on the scene of a fatal motorcycle accident in Boyd County.

Our crew at the scene says the accident is near the Marathon Refinery in Catlettsburg.

The northbound lanes of U.S. 23 are shut down in that area.

There is only one southbound lane of U.S. 23 open at this time.

A medical helicopter is also on the scene of the accident.

There is no word on how many people are involved in the accident.

We have a crew at the scene.

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