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Man dead after motorcycle accident in Blacksmith Fork Canyon

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Man dead after motorcycle accident in Blacksmith Fork Canyon

HYRUM, Utah – A man died when two motorcycles collided in Blacksmith Fork Canyon Saturday night.

The Utah Highway Patrol told FOX 13 News that the crash occurred around 8:30 p.m. on SR 101, about six miles east of Hyrum. Two motorcycles, a blue 2007 Suzuki heading eastbound and a white 2004 Kawasaki heading westbound, collided side-by-side after the Suzuki crossed the center line at a high rate of speed.

A picture of the damaged blue 2007 Suzuki motorcycle involved in the crash was released by the Utah Highway Patrol. It is dark, so the image is brightened by the headlights of a patrol car behind the photographer, casting shadows on the motorcycle. It is lying on its side in the grass next to the road.

Utah Highway Patrol

Both riders were thrown from their motorcycles. The driver of the Suzuki, a 26-year-old man, died at the scene of the accident. The driver of the Kawasaki was transported away with non-life-threatening injuries.

A picture of the white 2004 Kawasaki motorcycle released by the Utah Highway Patrol. It is daytime and the motorcycle is standing upright, supported by its stand. The paint is noticeably scratched in places.

Utah Highway Patrol

At the time of writing, the incident is still under investigation.

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