SYRACUSE, Utah — A 17-year-old girl was transported to the hospital, where she later died after a collision involving another vehicle while riding a motorcycle in Syracuse on Sunday afternoon.
Police confirmed that the unidentified motorcyclist was traveling eastbound on Antelope Drive in Syracuse when she collided with the passenger car in the same eastbound lanes just after 2 p.m.
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The motorcyclist was transported to Davis Holy Cross Hospital and was then airlifted to Primary Children's Hospital, where she died of her injuries.
The driver of the car involved in the collision was not injured and remained on the scene to cooperate with the accident investigation.
"The loss of a young member of the community is a tragedy," wrote Syracuse Police Chief Alex Davis. "The Syracuse City Police Department extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends and the community during this difficult time."