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Motorcyclist killed in Duchesne County crash.

Thursday August 11, 2022

On Aug. 11, 2022, at approximately 7:55 am, a red 1991 HD motorcycle was traveling east on SR-87 milepost 37 in Duchesne Co.  A Gray 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, traveling west at the same location, attempted to turn left into a business driveway and failed to yield to the oncoming motorcycle.  The motorcycle struck the Jepp Cherokee broadside, and the adult male driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Jeep was uninjured. Lanes were closed for approximately 4 hours during the crash investigation.

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