47-year-old motorcyclist killed in Arlington crash involving 18-wheeler

A 47-year-old motorcyclist was killed Saturday night after his motorcycle collided with an 18-wheeler in Arlington, police said.Officers responded around 9:13 p.m. to the 3900 block of Avenue E East following reports of a crash involving a motorcycle and a tractor-trailer, according to the Arlington Police Department.Investigators said the driver of the 18-wheeler was attempting to turn left from a store parking lot onto Avenue E when the motorcycle, traveling eastbound and rounding a curve, struck the side of the truck. The impact threw both the motorcyclist and a female passenger from the motorcycle.The 47-year-old rider was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.The female passenger suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening and declined transportation to a hospital.The driver of the 18-wheeler remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. No criminal charges have been filed, and the crash remains un