ST. LOUIS • Police have identified the motorcyclist killed in a crash Friday night as Scott McPherson Jr., 19, of the 5100 block of Waldo Avenue.

More details were also released regarding the cause of the 6:30 p.m. accident. Police say McPherson was driving south on Gravois Avenue when a Chevy Trailblazer, traveling north, tried to turn left onto River de Peres Boulevard, crossing in front of his motorcycle. He was unable to avoid the SUV.

McPherson was later pronounced dead at an area hospital. Four people in the other vehicle, two adults and two children, were not hurt.

A police accident reconstruction team continues to investigate. So far, nobody has been charged in the crash.

McPherson's friends are organizing a midnight vigil tonight at Bayless Senior High School, at 4532 Weber Road, where he graduated from last year.

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