1 dead after crash between Vespa and U-Haul truck in Seattle

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Troopers are investigating a deadly crash that happened near Seattle Saturday afternoon.

At 1:00 p.m., the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced that troopers were on the scene of a crash at the southbound SR-99 off-ramp to W Marginal Way.

Shortly after, Washington State Patrol (WSP) Trooper Rick Johnson announced that a Vespa collided with a U-Haul truck. He said the 67-year-old rider died in the crash.

The WSP closed the ramp to investigate. It was determined that speed was the contributing factor to the crash.

Authorities say the victim was wearing a helmet. Drugs and alcohol were not involved.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.