FRANKLIN COUNTY, Idaho – A motorcycle operator was killed after being struck by a semi-truck in Idaho.
The Idaho State Police (ISP) stated in a report that the agency is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Friday at approximately 12:47 p.m. on State Street near 3600 South in Preston, Idaho.
ISP said in its report that a 65-year-old male from Newton, Utah, was driving a 2016 Kenworth semi-truck pulling double trailers southbound on State Street. The semi moved into the northbound lane to make a wide right turn. A 21-year-old male from Preston, Idaho, was riding a 2006 Kawasaki VN900 motorcycle southbound behind the semi and attempted to pass on the right. While the semi attempted to make the turn, the two vehicles collided.
The motorcyclist was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the semi was not wearing a seat belt, and the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet.
The crash remains under investigation.
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