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Motorcyclist killed in crash on SR-201; Highway closed near Bangerter

A still from a UDOT traffic camera looking over the scene. It's daytime, and the eastbound lanes are completely empty, while westbound traffic is bumper-to-bumper.
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WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — A motorcycle rider was killed in a crash on State Route 201 Saturday afternoon.

Utah Highway Patrol said the motorcycle and an SUV were traveling eastbound on SR-201 near 3000 West around 12:50 p.m. when they collided.

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The biker was taken to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

According to UDOT, eastbound traffic is currently being diverted onto I-80. UHP officials said they expect eastbound 201 to remain closed until about 5:15 p.m.

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This is a developing story. FOX 13 News will provide updates as we learn more.