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Riders not wearing helmets make up more than 50 percent of motorcycle crash fatalities

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Intermountain Medical Center Trauma surgeon David Morris holds X-ray images of motorcycle crash victims injuries to demonstrate the lifesaving difference safety gear can make in preventing fatal injuries. Intermountain Medical CenterÕs Level I Trauma Program and Harrison Eurosports are encouraging motorcycle riders to wear proper safety gear. To date in Utah, there have been 19 motorcyclist deaths this year.