VANDALIA, OH. (THECOUNT) — Paul Gerard Bonham, of Dayton, Ohio, has been identified as the victim in a Thursday evening fatal Vandalia motorcycle crash.

Bonham, 61, was killed in a motorcycle crash Thursday evening at around 5:15 p.m. on Interstate 70.

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According to officials, Bonham was operating a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle on I-70 near I-75 in Vandalia, when for unknown reasons, the motorcycle crossed centerlines and exited the roadway before making contact with a guardrail.

Bonham was ejected from the motorcycle during the crash.

He was pronounced dead at the scene of multiple blunt force trauma injuries.

Reports say, Bonham was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

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Geo quick facts: Vandalia is a city in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States, and a suburb of Dayton. Its population was 15,246 during the 2010 census. In addition to being the city closest to Dayton International Airport, Vandalia lies at the crossroads of I-75 and I-70, making it a major hub for business – Wikipedia.