(Rolling Prairie, IN) - A man on a motorcycle was killed in an accident in La Porte County yesterday. The victim was identified as 24-year-old Erik Smith.

According to law enforcement officials, Smith hit the back end of a car on U.S. 20 outside the Family Express in Rolling Prairie at about 5 p.m.

Police say the car driver was stopped waiting to turn when the motorcycle approaching from behind hit the back end of his vehicle. The turn signal was activated on the car. Smith, who lived in Idaho, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the impact from the motorcycle was hard enough to disable the vehicle.

La Porte County Coroner Lynn Swanson said the victim was staying at the Mini Mountain campground in St. Joseph County, possibly for work.