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Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Utah County (Updated 8/27/21)

On Monday, Aug 23, 20201, at about 10:49 pm, a motorcyclist was driving northbound on I-15 approaching a construction zone at milepost 275.  Traffic had been reduced to 3 lanes.  Multiple vehicles were stopped when the driver of the motorcycle clipped the right rear corner of an Ford F150.  The motorcycle continued north, struck a Ford Expedition, and crashed into the rear tires of a semi truck, under the trailer.   Bystanders pulled him out and began CPR.  EMS arrived and continued life saving measures until they determined he had died.   Traffic was diverted through Pleasant Grove and American Fork during the investigation.   

Motorcycle Driver (Fatal): Trevor Jorgenson Age: 25 From: Eagle Mountain, UT