Gregory W. Fratto, 35, dead in motorcycle crash with pickup truck on Interstate 80 in Salt Lake County, Utah
Officials ID man killed in motorcycle-pickup collision on I-80 in Salt Lake County
Officials have identified a man killed in a motorcycle-pickup truck collision on Interstate 80 in Salt Lake County Wednesday.
The deceased has been identified as Gregory W. Fratto, 35, from Tooele, said a statement from Utah Highway Patrol.
Motorcycle fatal crash in Salt Lake County. (Updated 11/5/21)
On November 3, 2021 at approximately 1700 hours, traffic was slowing on I-80 westbound near mile post 106.5. A motorcycle traveling in the left lane skidded for approximately 140 feet before being struck from behind by a pickup truck. The rider of the motorcycle was ejected off the bike and sustained fatal injuries. No injuries were sustained by the driver of the pickup truck.
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