Fatal crash in Midvale, motorcycle engulfed in flames

MIDVALE, Utah (ABC4) — A motorcyclist has passed away after colliding with another vehicle Wednesday night in Midvale.

Sgt. Aymee Race with Unified Police Department confirmed that Raul Alexis Silvasanchez-Stockseth, 24, collided with another vehicle at 8000 South and State Street. Police say crews were called out shortly before 11 p.m. Wednesday night.

According to preliminary investigations, police believe Silvasanchez-Stockseth was traveling at a high rate of speed before colliding with another vehicle that was turning left.

Bystanders were able to pull Silvasanchez-Stockseth from the motorcycle before it became fully engulfed in flames, Race told ABC4.com. Police and fire personnel attempted life-saving measures but he died on scene. The driver of the vehicle had minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

There is no further information at this time.