Motorcyclist dies in Spanish Fork Canyon crash

Updated - July 25, 2025 at 9:22 a.m. | Posted - July 24, 2025 at 9:09 p.m.

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A motorcyclist died Thursday near Thistle Junction in Spanish Fork Canyon after a collision with another vehicle.

A motorcyclist died Thursday near Thistle Junction in Spanish Fork Canyon after a collision with another vehicle. (Utah Department of Public Safety)

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THISTLE, Utah County — A motorcyclist died Thursday near Thistle Junction in Spanish Fork Canyon after a collision with another vehicle.

A vehicle was turning from U.S. 89 onto westbound U.S. 6 when the motorcyclist, who was eastbound on U.S. 6, collided with the vehicle, said Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Cam Roden.

"The motorcyclist was thrown from the bike and is deceased at the scene," Roden said.

The Utah Department of Public Safety said the driver of the motorcycle, a 40-year-old man, was thrown about 150 feet and then down a 50- to 75-foot embankment.

The man's identity has not yet been released.

This story will be updated.

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