Motorcyclist killed in Marshall County accident

A motorcyclist was killed in an accident Tuesday night in Marshall County.

Kentucky State Police investigated and determined 44-year old Christopher McLeod of Benton had been southbound on Old Olive Road about two miles south of US 68 when he ran off the right side of the roadway and struck a fence.

McLeod was pronounced dead at the scene by the Marshall County coroner.

Police say he was not wearing a helmet.