Motorcycle ride will raise money for family of dead corrections officer
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A memorial bike ride will pay tribute to Utah corrections officer Marvell Smith and raise funds for his family.
Smith died Sept. 18 when his motorcycle collided with a sewer truck in Riverton.
Motorcyclists are invited to gather at 11 a.m. Oct. 5 for the "Vell's Angels" ride at Cycle Gear, 78 E. 11400 South in Draper.
The group will ride to Utah Lake, arriving by noon.
Then, at 2 p.m., a raffle and auction will take place at Cycle Gear.
Cars may accompany motorcycles on the ride.
Organizers are requesting a donation of at least $20, payable in cash or via Paypal at Youcaring.com/vellsangels.