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Motorcylist dies in afternoon crash with box truck at Locust Grove and Ustick in Meridian

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MERIDIAN, Idaho — Idaho State Police are investigating a deadly crash between a motorcycle and a box truck that happened on Monday afternoon.

Idaho State Police say an 18-year-old man from Meridian was riding a motorcycle on the northbound lanes of Locust Grove. Meanwhile, a 34-year-old man from Caldwell was driving a box truck, and turned left from the southbound lanes of Locust Grove onto Ustick.

Police say the motorcycle and box truck collided in the intersection. The motorcyclist died at the scene of the crash. Idaho State Police say the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet.

The roadway has since reopened, but was blocked for about five hours.

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