TAYLORSVILLE — Police have identified Taylorsville resident Marc Marrero, 30, as the motorcyclist killed in a fiery crash that also injured two teenagers late Monday.
Investigators suspect one of the teens was under the influence of alcohol.
The crash occurred about 11:17 p.m. Monday at 2244 W. 5400 South. A car was traveling east on 5400 South when it crossed over into the westbound lanes and struck an oncoming motorcycle, according to Taylorsville Police Lt. Aaron Cheshire. The car then struck a power pole, ejecting a 17-year-old passenger and pinning the 17-year-old driver inside.
The motorcyclist, identified as Marrero, was thrown from the bike, which then caught fire. He was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
"It was a violent crash," Cheshire told KSL. "Obviously, somebody on a motorcycle is very exposed. They don't have the airbags and the things like that to help them when the impact happens."
Both teens were also taken to the hospital. The passenger had serious injuries, Cheshire said, while the driver's injuries were not considered life-threatening.
Police suspect the driver of the car was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash, according to Cheshire.
Correction: An earlier version incorrectly reported the crash happened Tuesday night instead of Monday night.
