Motorcycle Rider Dies, Van Driver Arrested in Hit-and-Run Crash on Interstate 405 [Tukwila, WA]

Motorcyclist Killed Hit-and-Run Crash on Interstate 405

Tukwila, WA (October 16, 2020) – On Friday, a motorcyclist lost his life in a fatal hit-and-run crash on Interstate 405.

The accident happened after 5 a.m. on the offramp from Interstate 405 to southbound Interstate 5.

A 51-year-old van driver rear-ended the motorcycle.

The motorcyclist died in the crash, while the van driver drove away from the scene.

However, the motorcycle under the van caught the authorities’ attention as the van was dragging it along. It created sparks and drew attention.

Meanwhile, the driver made it about three miles before finally pulling off along South 188th Street and called 911.

Police arrested him for investigation of felony hit-and-run.

The authorities did not release any information about the victim.

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Sweet Lawyers express its sincere sympathies to the family and community of the deceased. May you find strength in this time of grief.

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“Our goal is to safeguard the legal rights of families in the wake of catastrophic accidents. Insurance companies only protect their own interests, which is why we protect those of our clients. Our firm works tirelessly to ensure that the people we work for are granted the highest restitution possible. Although nothing can bring back those dearly departed, we strive to secure the future of our clients, protecting them from further losses,” explains Mark.

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