Motorcyclist hospitalized following crash in Tooele County

Sep 1, 2024, 6:41 PM

Utah Highway Patrol was called to 5600 West and State Route 201 when multiple shots were heard in the area. (Utah Highway Patrol)

(Utah Highway Patrol)

BY MARK JONES

KSLTV.com

SALT LAKE CITY — A 69-year-old motorcyclist was hospitalized Sunday following a crash in Tooele County.

According to the Utah Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on eastbound Interstate 80 at milepost 54 near Argonite in Tooele County.

The UHP also said the motorcyclist had a possible medical emergency, and the motorcycle left the highway. As a result, the motorcycle caught surrounding vegetation on fire.

The motorcyclist was transported to the hospital by helicopter in critical condition.

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