State Route 161 Collision Injures 57-Year-Old Motorcycle Rider [South Hill, WA]

South Hill, WA (September 22, 2022) – On September 9, a motorcycle rider sustained injuries following a State Route 161 collision.

The traffic collision happened at about 5:55 p.m. near 128th Street East.

According to reports, the motorcycle was northbound while a pickup truck was southbound at the same time. The truck made a left turn, crossed the double-yellow line, and cut in front of the motorcyclist.

The motorcyclist tried to avoid a collision and swerved. As a result, the rider slid to the ground and sustained serious injuries.

The truck driver, on the other hand, drove in an unknown direction.

There are no details on the truck’s color, make or model, according to a news release. 

In the meantime, the authorities are still searching for the suspect in the hit-and-run crash near 128th Street East. Please reach out to Detective Tessa Schahfer at 253-538-3172 for more details.

When driving, it is important to follow all driving laws and the conditions of the road. If you see any vehicle or driver that looks dangerous, keep your distance. If you see a vehicle weaving in and out of the lanes, following too closely, or traveling at a higher rate of speed, move over a few lanes and get out of their way.

Drive defensively to ensure the safety of surrounding vehicles and to avoid incidents like the State Route 161 collision.

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Injuries Following a Collision

Washington’s road accident rate continues to increase despite the additional safety features on newer vehicle models.

Sadly, accidents like the State Route 161 collision continue to happen. They are a major public health threat and a leading cause of death for individuals ages 5-64.

As a matter of fact, according to the NHTSA, two out of three motorists will be involved in an injury accident during their life.

That is why it is important to know what to do if you incur a motor vehicle accident similar to the hit-and-run crash near 128th Street East.

You don’t need to experience more hardship because of other people’s negligence. Our personal injury attorneys will find the best possible outcome for our clients.

With over 40 years of experience in the legal field, we know what it takes to win a traffic accident case.

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