Two motorcyclists killed in head-on crash with box truck Millard

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FILLMORE, Utah — A deadly accident in Millard County claimed the lives of two motorcyclists after a box truck crossed into oncoming traffic and struck them head-on.

The crash occurred Monday just before 5 p.m. on State Route 50 near mile marker 136.

According to the Utah Department of Public Safety, a 69-year-old man and his 70-year-old female passenger were riding eastbound on SR-50 when a Ford F250 box truck traveling in the same direction veered into their lanes.

Both motorcyclists were killed on impact in the crash.

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The truck’s male driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to a hospital for evaluation.

Investigators believe speed and possible drowsy driving were contributing factors in the accident.

One direction of SR-50 remained closed for nearly five hours while crews cleared the crash scene.

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