NEW CASTLE, Pa. - A 19-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash in New Castle on Thursday.

The Lawrence County coroner confirmed the death of Nicholas Austin Amabile of New Castle.

Officials say Amabile, driver of the motorcycle, collided with a van at the intersection of West Pittsburg Road with the Route 422 bypass exit ramp.

The 36-year-old female driver of the van had no reported injuries. 

Officials say speed was a factor in the crash.

Officer Fabian from New Castle PD says what caused the crash is still under investigation.