SPANISH FORK, Utah, Aug. 26, 2018 (Gephardt Daily) — UHP troopers were called to the scene of a fatal accident on Interstate 15 near State Route 164 Sunday.
A Utah Highway Patrol news release said the accident happened when a blue Toyota Tacoma was making a left turn to go south on I-15 from SR-164 westbound at about 2:41 p.m.
A red motorcycle was eastbound on SR-164 when “the Toyota turned directly into the path of the bike and was struck broadside by the red motorcycle,” the release said.
The rider of the motorcycle suffered fatal injuries in the collision.
The southbound I-15 ramps and both east-and westbound SR-164 were expected to be closed into the early evening.
Gephardt Daily will update this developing story as more information becomes available.
Drivers must start seeing motorcycles.!! We drive like cars are the only vehicles on the road. Every time you get behind the wheel you need to remind yourself to look for bicyclists, motorcycles, etc. We all share the road. They pay their license and registration fees too. Motorcyclists are killed everyday. It’s an epidemic. We must be aware and allow them they to travel safely, just like any other vehicle. My condolences to the family and friends. My heart breaks for them.