WARREN, Ohio -  Authorities have released the name of a motorcyclist who died in a traffic crash in Warren.

The Trumbull County Coroner says that 52-year-old Roy Mason of Warren died because of multiple fatal blunt force injuries to his head, neck, and chest.

According to 9-1-1 reports, Mason’s motorcycle was struck by a white SUV at East Market Street and Laird Ave. NE just after 4 p.m. Thursday.

Initial reports say the SUV fled the scene of the crash.

As of this writing, Warren traffic investigators were still working on the crash report.

According to his obituary, Mason was a member of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club and had a master’s degree in English literature.

He is the father of four children.