Motorcycle crash claims life of Izard County man

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A man from Melbourne has died following a motorcycle crash in Independence County. The Arkansas State Police identify the victim as 52-year-old Guy W. Saber.

The ASP report indicates Saber was traveling on U.S. Highway 167 in Southside when he was negotiating a curve and lost control of the vehicle. The motorcycle left the roadway, struck an embankment, became airborne and struck a utility pole.

Saber was taken to White River Medical Center in Batesville where he was pronounced dead.

The crash happened Monday evening at 7:02.

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