17-year-old killed in Summit County motorcycle crash

The Summit County Sheriff’s Office said it received a call reporting the motorcycle crash from a passerby, about seven miles east of the canyon’s base. Deputies responded to the scene and found the 17-year-old rider had already succumbed to his injuries.

The teen has only been identified as a male from Summit County.

Based on the investigation, officials believe the rider was heading east on Weber Canyon Road when he “failed to navigate a turn.” The motorcycle fell to its side and slid into a fence post, killing the rider.

The Sheriff’s Office said the teen was wearing his helmet at the time of the crash, which is believed to have occurred about 30 minutes before the passerby reported the accident.

“The Summit County Sheriff’s Office extends its sincere condolences to the victim’s family, friends, and the entire community affected by this tragic incident,” said the Sheriff’s Office.