CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) — A motorcyclist was killed after crashing into a pole overnight, the Clearwater Police Department said.

The crash happened in the 1200 block of Union Street at around 2 a.m. on Saturday.

Officials said the motorcyclist lost control of his bike and struck a pole. It is believed that speed may have been a factor in the crash.

The man died at the scene of the crash.

Traffic homicide investigators are continuing to investigate the incident.

No further details have been released at this time.