Motorcyclist dies after being struck by vehicle in Benton County, WA
BENTON COUNTY, Wash. - A motorcyclist from Kennewick died Saturday night after being struck by another vehicle in Benton County, according to the Washington State Patrol.
What we know:
Troopers said the crash occurred on State Route 397 near milepost 14 around 8:20 p.m., which is about three miles east of Kennewick city limits.
The motorcycle was heading south on the roadway when a vehicle began making a left turn and failed to yield right of way. The motorcycle was then struck by the vehicle.
The motorcyclist, 36, died at the scene, troopers said.
A 22-year-old woman on the motorcycle was taken to the hospital with injuries.
Both people on the motorcycle were wearing a helmet, troopers said.
The two occupants of the other vehicle were not injured in the crash.
WSP said that no drugs or alcohol were involved.
What we don't know:
The severity of the injuries to the 22-year-old woman was not specified.
The Source: Information for this story came from the Washington State Patrol.
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