Motorcyclist killed in a crash has been identified  - East Idaho News
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Motorcyclist killed in a crash has been identified 

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POWER COUNTY — A deputy coroner has identified a man who died in a motorcycle crash over the weekend.

Power County Deputy Coroner Matt Rose said it was Jared Merrill, 25, of Pocatello. 

The crash happened on Sunday right after 5:40 p.m. eastbound on East County Road near U.S. Highway 30 in Power County. 

Merrill was riding a 2007 Honda motorcycle and a 26 year old from Pocatello was riding a 2007 Yamaha motorcycle, Idaho State Police said. 

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They were traveling eastbound together when they failed to negotiate a curve, slid into a concrete barrier, and were separated from their motorcycles. The riders and motorcycles came to rest on the right shoulder, ISP said. 

Both were wearing helmets. 

Merrill died on the scene of the crash due to his injuries. 

The other rider suffered minor injuries. He was treated on the scene and was not transported to the hospital, ISP said. 

The incident remains under investigation. 

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