Paul Peterson Injured in Motorcycle Crash on Highway 2 [Gold Bar, WA]

78-Year-Old Sequim Man Hospitalized after Collision near 387th Avenue Southeast

 
GOLD BAR, WA (August 12, 2018) – On Sunday afternoon, an elderly man was injured in a motorcycle accident on Highway 2 in Snohomish County.
 
According to reports, the collision took place around 3:10 PM on eastbound State Route 2, near 387th Avenue Southeast. 27-year-Old Trevor Holmgren of Bellingham was driving east in a Silver 2003 Audi A4 when he slowed for the traffic ahead.
 
A 2014 Harley Davidson XL1200, ridden by 78-year-old Paul Peterson of Sequim, was reportedly following too closely behind Holmgren’s car. He did not stop in time and he rear-ended the Audi.
 
Peterson suffered injuries and was then transported to a hospital for treatment. The extent of his injuries was not immediately known and his current medical condition is unknown at this time. Holmgren and his passenger, 24-year-old Jessica Harrigan of Scottsdale, Arizona, were uninjured.
 
Alcohol and drugs are not considered to be possible contributing factors but the incident is still under investigation.
 
When behind the wheel, it is important to drive carefully and within the designated speed limit. By paying attention to your surroundings, you can prevent dangerous accidents on the road. Always be on the lookout for other vehicles, motorcyclists, and pedestrians on the road.

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