Fatal Motorcyle Crash Near Sugar City

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Idaho State Police

District 6 1540 Foote Dr.

Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-1828

(208) 528-3400 FAX: (208) 528-3485

For Immediate Release: 9/17/2023 12:19 AM

Please direct questions to the District Office

Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle collision which occurred on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 7:55 PM, on State Highway 33 at mile marker 100 in Madison County.

A 1998 Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven by a 61-year-old male from Saint Anthony was traveling eastbound on SH-33.

A vehicle driven by a juvenile was traveling westbound on SH-33 and turned southbound in front of the motorcycle.

The Harley-Davidson struck the passenger side of the juvenile's vehicle.

The driver of the motorcycle was transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. He was not wearing a helmet.

The juvenile driver was wearing a seat-belt and was not transported.

The roadway was blocked for approximately 3 hours, allowing emergency responders to assist those involved and clear the scene.

This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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Posted in District 6 - Eastern Idaho