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Palmer motorcyclist killed after collision with pickup truck Friday

Anchorage Daily News / adn.com

Published: July 11th, 2009 10:36 PM
Last Modified: July 11th, 2009 10:36 PM

WASILLA -- A Palmer man died Friday when his motorcycle collided with a pickup at the intersection of Wasilla Fishhook Road and Welsh Road, Alaska State Troopers report.

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Troopers said Howell N. Powder, 50, was northbound on Wasilla Fishhook on his 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle at about 2 p.m. A 1988 Ford F-250 pickup, driven by Clinton Hayes, 21, of Wasilla, made a right turn onto the road.

Powder tried to avoid the collision but lost control and was thrown from the motorcycle, troopers said. He was struck by the pickup.

Powder was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin arrived at the scene and was notified of his death, troopers said.

Hayes was not injured.

Powder was wearing a helmet.

An investigation is continuing.