Motorcyclist Justin Davis, 26, killed in collision on 5600 West in West Valley City, Utah
Motorcyclist dies after crash in West Valley City
The man was headed north on 5600 West just before 3:15 p.m., when a car in a southbound lane made a left turn to go east on 4100 South, according to West Valley City police Lt. Steve Burke.
Police identify man killed in West Valley City motorcycle, car crash
Davis was wearing a helmet, but the impact at the posted speed would have been extremely severe, Burke said, and there were no skid marks or other indication that the man had time to try to stop.
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