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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Two people died in a motorcycle crash on Preston Highway late Friday.

In a release, Louisville Metro Police said a motorcycle driver was speeding down Preston Highway about 10:45 p.m., when he ran a red light and hit an SUV turning left on East Indian Trail.

The male driver and a female passenger on the motorcycle died at the scene.

The Jefferson County Coroner's Office identified the victims on Saturday as Brandon Todd Self, 22, and Makayla Logsdon, 24, both of Louisville. Police said both were wearing helmets. 

The driver of the SUV was not injured.

The LMPD Traffic Unit is investigating.

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