55-year-old man killed after losing control of motorcycle while waving at other vehicle and crashing off of U.S. 212 in Carbon County, Montana

Modified Date:

Mon, 06/14/2021 - 12:25am

Accident Date:

Saturday, June 12, 2021

1 dead after Saturday motorcycle crash in Carbon County

As the motorcycle went off the road to the right the bike rotated clockwise and then rolled multiple times, throwing the rider several feet from the motorcycle, according to MHP.

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Type: Motorcycle Accident

Topics:

Reckless Driving, Road Departure, Rollover, Ejected from Vehicle, Helmet Usage

Roadway:

U.S. 212

County:

Carbon County, MT

Area:

Billings, MT