State police: Motorcyclist dies after crash in Benton County

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A motorcyclist died after a collision with a pickup Monday in Benton County, state police said.

Jason Ward DeGroff, 39, of Pea Ridge, was driving a Suzuki motorcycle west on Gann Ridge Road in Garfield around 4:30 p.m. when it crossed into eastbound traffic, according to a state police preliminary report.

The motorcycle struck an eastbound GMC Sierra, according to the report, and DeGroff was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

The driver of the Sierra was listed as injured by state police.

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