A motorcycle crash on SR-12 near milepost 101 resulted in the death of a 75-year-old Draper man on October 2, 2025, at 12:17 p.m.
According to authorities, the motorcycle was northbound when it failed to negotiate a left curve, leaving the roadway and striking a delineator post. The motorcycle then traveled into a rocky and wooded area, where the rider was ejected.
Leslie Powers was pronounced dead at the scene due to severe injuries. Emergency responders were dispatched immediately, but there were no other vehicles involved in the incident.
The Utah Highway Patrol is investigating the crash to determine factors contributing to the rider’s loss of control. No lane closures were reported during the response.