EUREKA, Utah — On Saturday afternoon, Utah Highway Patrol got a call of a motorcycle and vehicle crash along SR 6, along mile marker 143 in Eureka.
“So, the motorcycle ran off the roadway, into oncoming traffic and that’s where a Ford F-150 was traveling westbound and the motorcycle went head-on with that truck,” said Sgt. Colton Freckleton, with Utah Highway Patrol.
Freckleton told Fox 13 the call came in around 1:50 p.m., the motorcyclist, a Utah man was pronounced dead on scene from the impact. "The rider of the motorcycle was wearing a helmet, not a helmet that was going to secure his life," said Freckleton.
UHP explained witnesses called in the accident, and the motorcyclist was traveling with two other motorcyclists.
"Speed was a factor in this and potentially alcohol, we're investigating that still. The driver of the motorcycle was suspected to be under the influence of alcohol," said Freckleton.
UHP did not provide any information about the deceased in respect to his family.
UHP told Fox 13 the truck had three other occupants, also from Utah and were okay, one person was released with minor injuries.
Freckleton explained speed is a big factor when it comes to accidents in the area. He reminds motorcyclists to please have the right gear, especially a safety helmet.
UHP will continue to investigate, but other agencies that responded to the accident and traffic control were: Utah County Sheriff’s, Eureka Fire, and Santaquin Police.
