VINEYARD, Utah (ABC4) – A man was killed Monday night after crashing his motorcycle on a railroad overpass west of Mill Road in Vineyard.
The Utah County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) reports that the man was headed east when he hit a cement barrier on the side of the road, and crashed into a pole that was on top of the barrier.
He and his motorcycle slid over 100 feet after impact, according to police.
Authorities do not believe that impairment was a factor in this incident.
The man was reportedly going significantly over the speed limit at the time of the crash, and was not wearing a helmet.
No other vehicles were involved in the crash.
The name of the victim has not been released.
This story will be updated.