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Motorcyclist dead following crash involving a trash truck Wednesday afternoon

A motorcyclist is dead after a crash involving a trash truck earlier this afternoon.

Motorcyclist dead following crash involving a trash truck Wednesday afternoon

By: James Gavato

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COLORADO SPRINGS — A motorcyclist is dead following a crash involving a trash truck, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD).

It happened around 4 p.m. at the intersection of East Cheyenne Road and Southgate Road, which is located south of the I-25 and South Nevada Avenue interchange.

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According to CSPD, the motorcyclist was taken to the hospital where they later died from their injuries. Their name will be released at a later date by the El Paso County Coroner's Office.

At this time, it is unclear how the crash happened.

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