Motorcyclist dies after colliding with deer, being run over by vehicle near Hanna
The motorcyclist was traveling east on SR-35 at mile post 30. At about 11:30 p.m., the motorcyclist collided with the deer, according to Lt. Cameron Roden, Utah Highway Patrol.
Immediately following the collision, another driver saw the motorcycle in the middle of the road and attempted to swerve out of the way. While doing so, the driver ran over the motorcyclist who was lying in the shoulder, police say.
Police have not yet clarified whether the victim's death was caused by the collision with the deer or by the vehicle that ran them over. The individual who ran over the victim contacted police after the incident and remained on scene.
This is a developing story. ABC4 will update this post as new information becomes available.
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