CEDAR CITY — A motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a school bus on state Route 56 Monday morning.
The incident occurred at approximately 8:15 a.m., according to Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) officials. The bus, belonging to the Iron County School District, was traveling east when the motorcycle allegedly made a left turn on a yellow-arrow traffic light.
The motorcycle was struck by the bus, resulting in the rider’s death on scene. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and protective gear at the time of the crash, UHP stated.
No students were on board the bus as it was en route to begin its pickup route, authorities confirmed.
All eastbound and westbound lanes of state Route 56 were closed for several hours as emergency crews responded to the scene. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Shauna Lund, communications director for the Iron County School District, expressed condolences, stating, “We extend our deepest condolences and prayers to the family of the driver involved in this morning’s tragic accident.”
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.