Motorcyclist injured in single-vehicle Salt Lake County crash

SALT LAKE COUNTY — A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital after crashing on Interstate 215 Saturday afternoon.

The incident happened near 800 West in the westbound direction of traffic around 1:30 p.m.

Crash
WB I-215 S at MP 12 (800 W) Salt Lake Co.
Left Lanes Closed
Est. Clearance Time: 3:15 PM
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Corp. Michael Gordon with the Utah Highway Patrol said the motorcycle was the only vehicle involved in the crash and that the motorcycle rider did not have a helmet.

Speed is believed to be a factor.

The left lanes of westbound I-215 were closed for a time while crews assessed the scene.

The condition of the motorcyclist was not immediately available.