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Motorcyclist killed in single-vehicle collision near Boise Towne Square mall

A man riding a motorcycle died in West Boise after colliding with a turning vehicle Thursday evening near Boise Towne Square, according to the Boise Police Department.

Police responded to the crash in the area of ​​Preece Drive and Milwaukee Street just after 10:30 p.m. Thursday, according to a BPD news release. The motorcyclist, who was not wearing a helmet, was traveling northbound on Milwaukee and struck a vehicle turning southbound onto Milwaukee from Preece, police said.

Preece's turn into Milwuakee is directly across from the Milwaukee Marketplace, which includes businesses such as Joann Fabric and Crafts, Arby's and Dutch Bros. Milwaukee was closed in both directions for about four hours after the crash.

Officers provided treatment to the motorcyclist before paramedics arrived and transported him to hospital, where he died from his injuries, police said.

The Boise Police Department is investigating the crash and the driver of the turning vehicle remained on scene and cooperated with officers, according to the release. No arrests have been made.

The Ada County Coroner's Office will identify the motorcyclist after notifying the next of kin.

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