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Motorcyclist dead after crash in Tooele County

Jun 19, 2022, 2:55 PM
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TOOELE COUNTY, Utah – Police responded to reports of a multi-vehicle crash on EB I-80 at around 1 p.m. today. 

The crash led to heavy delays on I-80. 

A single motorcycle left the roadway. The motorcyclist died on the scene. 

Troopers believe that winds may have been what caused the motorcyclist to veer off the road. 

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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