Crash in Dallas leaves motorcyclist in critical condition

A motorcyclist is in critical condition after a collision with a car in Dallas early Saturday morning.

Police said the crash happened just before 1:30 a.m., along Commerce Street, near Malcolm X Boulevard, in Deep Ellum.

Investigators said the motorcycle was speeding, and they believe the rider ran a red light before slamming into the car.

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The rider was thrown onto the street and taken to Baylor Medical Center Dallas.

The driver of the car was not hurt.