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Motorcyclist dies trying to avoid crash in Turner

Motorcyclist dies trying to avoid crash in Turner

A man has died after loosing control of his motorcycle after swerving to avoid a car.  Photo: clipart.com


A man has died after loosing control of his motorcycle after swerving to avoid a car.

The crash happened at the intersection of Potato Road and Lower Street in Turner at about 4:10 p.m. on Saturday.

The man pronounced dead on the scene, and his identity is not being released at this time.

There was only one person on the motorcycle, and one person in the car.

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