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THORNTON, CO – A 17-year-old teenager was arrested after causing a collision that claimed the life of a male motorcyclist and critically hurt a 12-year-old girl Tuesday.
The collision happened around 8:15 p.m. at the intersection of Thornton Parkway and Welby Road, according to Thornton police.
NEWS RELEASE: Thornton Police investigate fatal motorcycle crash
The Thornton Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on April 15 at around 8:15 p.m. at the intersection of Thornton Parkway and Welby Road.
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Officers said the 17-year-old teenager, driving a BMV, was turning south on Welby Road when he slammed into a Harley Davidson going east on Thornton Parkway.
EMS crews rushed the motorcyclist and his passenger, the 12-year-old, to a hospital. There, the biker passed away.
Police said they arrested the teenage boy for “careless driving causing death.” He has since been released pending further investigation.
Anyone with more information about the crash is asked to contact the police department at the phone number listed in the source.
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