LAKE POINT, Tooele County — A motorcyclist was flown to a hospital with extremely critical injuries early Wednesday after a vehicle struck his motorcycle on eastbound Interstate 80, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.

The crash was reported at about 3:29 a.m. near Lake Point, Sgt. Mike Alexander said. A vehicle hit the motorcycle, leaving the male rider severely injured. A medical helicopter transported him to a nearby hospital.

Both eastbound lanes were initially blocked, but traffic is now getting through the area. The left lane has reopened, Alexander said.

The crash remains under investigation. This story may be updated. ×

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