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Motorcyclist dies in crash during motorcade honoring fallen firefighters

By KSL · Originally published September 12, 2026 · 1 min read
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Highway 89 near the Gordon Avenue exit, according to the Utah Department of Public Safety. It happened during the 2026 Fire Ride, a motorcade meant to honor fallen firefighters. "The victim, from Tooele County, died en route to the hospital," the department said.

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