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Montana man killed in motorcycle crash near Vernal

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:20:02 MDT

Montana man killed in motorcycle crash near Vernal

By Janelle Stecklein The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 19, 2013 10:20AM MDT

A Montana man was killed north of Vernal Saturday after he lost control of his motorcycle. Utah Highway Patrol troopers said David P. Hellrigel, 49, of Bozeman, Mont., was riding southbound about 15 miles north of Vernal on State Road 191 in the area known as the “The Switchbacks” when he failed to negotiate a curve. Troopers said Hellrigel’s motorcycle slammed into a guardrail, ejecting him. Hellrigel, who was wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead at the scene. The motorcycle continued about a...

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Montana motorcycle rider dies in eastern Utah crash

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:38:08 MDT

Montana motorcycle rider dies in eastern Utah crash

The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 18, 2013 11:38PM MDT

A 49-year-old motorcyclist died Saturday after he struck a guardrail about 15 miles north of Vernal. David P. Hellrigel, of Bozeman, Mont., was riding south on U.S. Highway 191 through an area known as “The Switchbacks,” according to the Utah Highway Patrol. About noon, Hellrigel failed to negotiate a turn and was thrown from the motorcycle against the guardrail, UHP said. Hellrigel was wearing a helmet but died before responders arrived.