SANDY, Utah (KUTV) — A 24-year-old man died in a motorcycle accident on Interstate 15 in Sandy late Saturday night.
Utah Highway Patrol responded to the scene just before 10:30 p.m. on northbound I-15 near 10600 South. The victim, later identified as Jeffrey Dylan Vreeken from American Fork, was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to authorities, early investigations suggest excessive speed may have contributed to the crash.
The northbound lanes of I-15 were closed for several hours during the investigation and cleanup. No other vehicles were involved, and there were no additional injuries reported.
Further details regarding the cause of the crash are pending as the investigation continues.