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Teen dies in motorcycle crash, Halifax police searching for truck involved

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Halifax Regional Police say a teen motorcyclist has died following a crash that involved a transport truck.

The incident occurred on Dunbrack Street in the city at about 4:30 p.m. on Monday.

Police said a 17-year-old motorcyclist was taken to hospital, where he later died, after colliding with a transport truck and trailer near the exit ramps to Highway 102.

According to police, the truck was not at the scene when police arrived.

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“Investigators are looking to speak with the driver and locate the truck,” read the release.

The vehicle was described in the release as being a smaller blue truck, and was towing an empty heavy-equipment flatbed trailer.

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Police are asking the driver of the truck or anyone with information to contact police.

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