Motorcyclist dies in Billings crash

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Story Published: Sep 2, 2010 at 5:00 AM MST

Story Updated: Sep 2, 2010 at 5:00 AM MST

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Police say a 37-year-old Billings man is dead after he lost control of a motorcycle near a construction zone in the city.

The Billings Police Department says the single-vehicle crash happened just before 1 a.m. Wednesday.

Yellowstone County Coroner Lt. Bill Jones says Michael H. Schmall died from severe injuries to the head and neck. Police say speed appears to be a factor in the crash, but the investigation is continuing.

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