Silver Lake man killed in dirt bike crash in Fulton County

A Silver Lake man was killed following a dirt bike crash in Fulton County Saturday evening.

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to the crash along County Road 550 North, near County Road 600 East just before 7:30 PM. Police say 26-year old Nathan Baldridge lost control of the dirt bike and was ejected.

Life saving measures were attempted but unsuccessful and Baldridge was pronounced dead at the scene. The rider was said not to be wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

Alcohol is believed to have played a role in the crash and the incident remains under investigation