Motorcyclist killed in accident with Jeep in southern Utah

WASHINGTON CITY, Utah – A motorcyclist died Sunday morning after being struck by a Jeep in southern Utah.

Washington City Police said the accident occurred shortly before 7 a.m. when a Jeep Rubicon collided with a Harley-Davidson motorcycle at the intersection of Coral Canyon Blvd. and Telegraph Street.

According to police, the Jeep appeared to be turning left from eastbound Telegraph onto Coral Canyon. The motorcycle was traveling westbound on Telegraph and struck the front bumper of the Jeep. The motorcyclist was ejected and died at the scene. According to police, the driver was not wearing a helmet.

Washington City Police Department

Police said that at this point in their investigation, it appeared the Jeep driver did not see the motorcycle coming. The driver is cooperating, but no charges have been filed at this time.

The identity of the victim has not yet been released, but police believe he is a man who lives in Washington County.

“The Washington City Police Department extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victim of this tragic accident,” a press release said. It also thanked bystanders at the scene who assisted, as well as assisting agencies: the St. George City Police Department, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Utah Department of Transportation Incident Management, Hurricane Valley Fire/Ambulance and Gold Cross Ambulance.