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Fatal motorcycle crash on I-5 in downtown Seattle
Fatal motorcycle crash on I-5 in downtown Seattle
SEATTLE -- A motorcyclist died in a crash on I-5 North in Seattle early Thursday morning.
The crash, which happened on I-5 North at Mercer Street in the downtown area, snarled the morning commute for hours, with backups stretching up to seven miles.
The interstate reopened about 8:15 a.m.
According to Washington State Patrol, the motorcyclist who died was a 52-year-old Arlington man. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Troopers say speed may have been a factor.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.