ELKHART, Ind. -- A motorcyclist was involved in a crash and killed in Elkhart early Tuesday afternoon and authorities say the investigation is still open. 

The Elkhart Police Department responded to the 1500 block of Bristol Street around 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday for reports of a crash between a semi-truck and a motorcycle. 

"The male driver and sole occupant of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased at the scene," the EPD said.

"The male driver of the Semi-Truck has been cooperating with the investigation."

Authorities say the motorcycle driver’s name is being withheld pending family notification and the crash remains under investigation.