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Motorcyclist killed in crash near Brooks

After an initial investigation, deputies say an SUV turned in front of an oncoming motorcyclist.
Credit: Marion County Sheriff's Office
Deputies say an SUV driver pulled in front of an oncoming motorcyclist Thursday morning on River Road. (Photo: Marion County Sheriff's Office)

A motorcyclist is dead following a crash on River Road near Brooks Thursday morning.

Deputies were called to a report of a crash involving a motorcycle and car in the 10300 block of River Road around 9 a.m. according to a statement by Marion County Sheriff's office.

After an initial investigation, deputies say a driver traveling northbound in an SUV turned west into a driveway and in front of an oncoming motorcyclist traveling southbound.

The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.

River Road between Waconda Road and Brooklake Road is closed during the investigation and was expected to open some time after noon.

The identities of the driver and motorcyclist have not yet been released.

The driver of the SUV was uninjured in the incident.

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