PENNSVILLE TWP. — A Delaware man died this morning after losing control of his motorcycle while exiting off Interstate 295, according to state police.

Police said James Thompson IV, 20, of Wilmington, was attempting to leave the northbound side of I-295 at Exit 1C when he lost control of his motorcycle at around 8:54 a.m.

Thompson was ejected from his vehicle along the exit, police said.

He was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:08 a.m. as a result of the crash, according to police.

Police described the motorcycle as a racing-style Honda.

Police said a preliminary investigation indicated that speed may have been a factor in the crash.

No other vehicles were involved in the incident.

The matter remains under active investigation, police said.

Contact Michael Williams at 856-935-1500 or michaelwilliams@southjerseymedia.com