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Car vs. motorcycle crash leaves Spearfish man dead
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Spearfish police were called to a car vs. motorcycle crash on Thursday afternoon that left one man dead, according to a news release.
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Witnesses described a 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle traveled eastbound on Colorado Boulevard, when a westbound 2020 Ford Escape turned left toward Christensen Drive, in front of the motorcycle.
This caused the driver of the motorcycle, a 71-year-old Spearfish man, to strike the passenger side of the vehicle.
He was was transported to Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The press release stated he was not wearing a helmet and authorities did not release the victim's name.
The driver of the Ford, a 91-year-old Sturgis man was issued a citation for failing to yield right of way to the motorcycle.
The crash remains under investigation.
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