Motorcyclist killed in Spanish Fork crash

A 34-year-old motorcyclist was killed after being struck by two vehicles while traveling U.S. 6 near Spanish Fork.

A 34-year-old motorcyclist was killed after being struck by two vehicles while traveling U.S. 6 near Spanish Fork. (Steve Griffin, Deseret News)


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SPANISH FORK — A 34-year-old motorcyclist died after being hit by two vehicles on Saturday on U.S. 6.

The man was traveling in the area of 450 North on U.S. 6 when he made a quick lane change and clipped the rear end of a pickup truck, according to Spanish Fork Police Lt. Cory Slaymaker. The man then crossed into westbound lanes where we was struck by a vehicle which caused the motorcycle to strike another westbound vehicle.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene, said Slaymaker. Police are investigating the crash.

U.S. 6 was closed is closed in both directions from Center Street to Expressway Lane.

The identity of motorcyclist has not yet been released.

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