Kent man, 24, dies after being thrown from motorcycle in Auburn, WA
AUBURN, Wash. - A 24-year-old man from Kent died on Monday afternoon after he was thrown off of his motorcycle during a crash in Auburn, according to the Washington State Patrol.
What we know:
Troopers say the man was traveling south on SR-167 around 1 p.m. As he tried to change lanes, another vehicle hit his motorcycle, causing him to be thrown from the bike.
All lanes of southbound SR-167 were closed near Auburn for over four hours. Around 4:07 p.m., WSDOT said the roadway was cleared.
The motorcyclist was wearing his helmet at the time of the crash.
The driver of the vehicle that hit the motorcycle faces vehicular homicide charges, WSP said.
What we don't know:
WSP did not say if alcohol or drugs played a role in the crash.
The Source: Information for this story came from a news release by the Washington State Patrol.
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