(Greene County, Oh.) - Risky moves on a motorcycle appear to have cost a Cleves man his life.

Ohio State Highway Patrol officers say Paul Stafford, 23, was riding his motorcycle on Interstate 71 in Greene County, Ohio  on Tuesday.

Stafford was attempting to pass several cars at a high rate of speed on the right berm when his bike struck the rear of a semi trailer. He was thrown from the motorcycle and died at the scene.

Troopers say Stafford was wearing a helmet.

The crash remains under investigation.