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A motorcyclist died early Saturday in a crash in South Salt Lake.
Police did not immediately disclose the 39-year-old man's name. The crash happened about 1:30 a.m. on 3900 South near 500 West.
South Salt Lake police Sgt. Darren Carr said the motorcycle was traveling west on 3900 South when a car turned left in front of the bike to enter a gas station. Carr said it appeared the rider tried to lay the motorcycle on its side.
The motorcyclist died at the scene. Carr said the man was not wearing a helmet.
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