Driver ejected in motorcycle-auto crash in St. George
ST. GEORGE, Utah () — A crash in St. George led to a motorcycle being engulfed in flames, and the driver being ejected.
The motorcycle and a car collided on the Dixie Drive overpass over I-15 late Tuesday night.
According to Tiffany Mitchell with the St. George Police Department, a car had run a red light through the intersection and turned in front of the motorcyclist. The motorcycle then hit the car, causing the driver to be ejected.
Police said that the motorcyclist had injuries to their extremities. At this time, there has not been an update on their condition.
Abigail Jones contributed to this report.
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