The crash took place around 5 o’clock last night on South Eagle Valley Road in Taylor Township.
State Police say a Ford F-250 was making a left hand turn without seeing the motorcycle.
The driver of the motorcycle was 57 year old Dean Korman of Bellefonte.
Police say he was able to lay the bike on its side to avoid running directly into the truck.
It crashed into the back of the truck causing a fatal injury to Korman.
The passenger on the motorcycle also sustained serious injuries.
The driver is being charged in the crash. Police are still investigating.