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Motorcyclist dies in Billings crash

Posted at 8:39 AM, Jul 06, 2018
and last updated 2018-07-06 10:39:04-04
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BILLINGS – A 32-year-old motorcyclist died in an accident on Billings West End around 8 p.m. Thursday, police said.

The motorcyclist was traveling west on King Avenue West when he lost control of his bike near Fallows Lane and hit a curb, Sgt. Nate West said.

He was taken to a local hospital and died, police said.

The rider was accompanied by another motorcyclist who did not crash and was not injured, West said.

The cyclist was wearing a helmet, and West said police suspect speed and alcohol were factors.