MURRAY, Utah — A 26-year-old motorcyclist died Tuesday evening after a crash in Murray. Officials have identified the victim as Francisco Contreras Villarreal.
Murray Police said a car was traveling west on 5300 South, and the motorcycle was eastbound near Intermountain Medical Center. They collided after the car attempted a left turn.
Officials said bystanders performed CPR until paramedics arrived, but the motorcyclist died from his injuries. Police initially reported that the rider, a man in his late 20s, was not wearing a helmet. On Wednesday, they gave an update saying that he WAS wearing a helmet; it was reportedly found at the scene but had been knocked off of him.
The driver of the car suffered only minor injuries. They are cooperating with the investigation.
5300 South was closed in the surrounding area for a few hours, including the turnoff from State Street.
