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Motorcyclist dead after rear-end collision on I-15
Jul 24, 2022, 2:00 PM | Updated: Dec 29, 2022, 11:29 am

A vehicle rolled on southbound I-15 after a road rage incident, Utah Highway Patrol states. Minor injuries reported. (Laura Seitz/Deseret News)
(Laura Seitz/Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY – A motorcyclist was headed southbound on I-15 when a Tesla rear-ended the motorcycle. The motorcyclist was ejected from his vehicle as a result of the crash.
The Tesla driver said that he was using his car’s autopilot feature.
The incident took place at around 1 a.m. on July 24, 2022.
The motorcyclist was pronounced dead on the scene.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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