82-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In I-15 Collision Involving Pickup Truck

On Thursday, July 17th, a fatal crash occurred on Interstate 15 at mile marker 62 at approximately 5:15 PM. The accident involved a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck and two motorcycles.

The Silverado, driven by a 26-year-old male from Eureka, MT, was traveling southbound. In front was a motorcycle, and next to the truck in the passing lane was another motorcycle. As the driver of the Silverado attempted to overtake the motorcycle directly ahead, he failed to notice the motorcycle in the passing lane. Consequently, the back driver-side door of the Silverado collided with the motorcycle's sidecar.

The collision forced the motorcycle into the median, ejecting its rider, an 82-year-old male from Draper, UT. Unfortunately, he sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash.

Authorities do not consider speed to be a contributing factor in the incident; however, they are investigating the potential involvement of drugs and/or alcohol. The identities of those involved are being withheld pending family notifications.