A motorcyclist from Newton was killed Friday night (9/18) when his cycle hit a semi in Jasper County.  The Iowa State Patrol says 33-year-old Brandon Lee James was southbound on County Road F48 at a high rate of speed.  A semi driven by 21-year-old Jared Eiklenborg of Greene was northbound and making a left turn in front of James’ motorcycle.  The motorcycle crashed into the side of the semi and James was killed instantly.  The accident happened around 6:30 Friday night.