A local motorcyclist involved in a major collision along Old Highway 81 in Kyle Monday died overnight at an Austin area hospital, said Kyle Police Chief Jeff Barnett.

James Crites, 32, of Kyle, was identified as the victim in the accident, according to Kyle Police Captain Pedro Hernandez.

Monday’s crash happened at approximately 8:22 a.m. at the intersection of Old U.S.Highway 81 and South Street in Kyle.

Hernandez said a 2004 Honda CBR 600 motorcycle was traveling south on Old Hwy 81 when i...