WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — A motorcyclist was taken into the hospital in critical condition after crashing into a semitruck on State Route 201 Friday afternoon.
Officials confirm the motorcyclist had passed a vehicle and attempted to pass a semitruck that was on the on-ramp. During that time, the motorcyclist impacted the back of the semi-trailer.
The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and was transported to the hospital in critical condition.
State Route 201 was briefly closed following the incident to investigators but has since reopened.
