OGDEN, Utah — One person was killed in an early morning multi-vehicle accident in Ogden that forced a road closure on Thursday.
According to the Ogden City Police Department, just before 6:30 a.m., a man on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle traveling north on Washington Boulevard struck a southbound vehicle that was turning into a parking lot.
After the initial crash, the motorcyclist came to rest on the front of another truck waiting to exit the parking lot.
The 64-year-old motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision, later died of his injuries, while the other driver was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
The Weber Metro CRASH Team is investigating the accident.
"We are deeply saddened that another life has been lost on our roads," Ogden Police said in a statement. "Our thoughts are with the rider's family, friends, and loved ones as they face an incredibly difficult loss. We also recognize the impact a tragedy like this can have on everyone involved, those who witnessed the crash, and the first responders and medical personnel who came to help."
