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MISSOULA- Two people are dead after a car collided with a motorcycle on Brooks Street Friday afternoon.
The crash happened around 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of Brooks Street and Dore Lane. Police say the driver of the car was making a left turn off of Brooks Street and collided with the motorcyclist.
Police say a 19-year-old male driving the motorcycle and the two female passengers were taken to local hospitals. The motorcyclist and one of the passengers died. Police say the other female is in the hospital.
Police are still investigating the crash and the intersection of Brooks and Dore Lane will be closed until further notice.
There were no other occupants and the names of the victims are not being released at this time. The MPD is asking for any witnesses to the crash to contact Detective Stacy Lear at (406) 552.6283.
