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Motorcyclist dies after crash at Saint Rose Parkway and Jeffreys

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UPDATE: A 22-year-old motorcyclist has died after a crash in the south valley.

Metro Police said the wreck happened just after 4 p.m. Tuesday near Saint Rose Parkway and Jeffreys Street. Investigators said a driver made a left turn on a flashing yellow arrow, turning directly into the path of the oncoming motorcycle.

The impact threw the rider from the bike. He later died at Sunrise Hospital.

The 20-year-old driver of the car stayed at the scene. Police said she showed no signs of impairment.

The crash marks the 34th traffic fatality in Metro's jurisdiction this year.