Benjamin Carson, 28, dies when his motorcycle crashes into car that had slowed for red light on 700 East near 2400 South in Salt Lake City, Utah

Modified Date:

Thu, 07/13/2017 - 6:46pm

Accident Date:

Friday, June 26, 2015

Salt Lake City police identify motorcyclist in fatal crash

Salt Lake City police identified Benjamin Carson as the man who died in a motorcycle crash Thursday. The 28-year-old man was driving north on 700 East near 2400 South and the freeway underpass just after 3 a.m. when a vehicle in front of him slowed for a red light. The motorcyclist crashed into the back of the vehicle and suffered a "critical head injury," according to a police news release. Carson died at a local hospital. He was not wearing a helmet, Detective Greg Chipping said Thursday.

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Type: Motorcycle Accident

Topics:

Helmet Usage

People Involved:

Benjamin Carson

Roadway:

700 East near 2400 South

City:

Salt Lake City, UT

County:

Salt Lake County, UT

Area:

Salt Lake City, UT