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Motorcyclist killed in crash on SR 161 near Milton

By FOX 13 News Staff

Published June 14, 2022 6:35am PDT

Motorcyclist killed in crash on SR-161 Tuesday morning

A car unexpectedly turned in front of the motorcyclist, who had a green light. The driver of the car has been arrested.

MILTON, Wash. - Troopers are investigating a crash that killed a motorcyclist Tuesday morning near Milton.

Troopers responded after 5 a.m. to a report of a serious collision that happened on State Route 161 at 28th Avenue South.

Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson told FOX 13 News that the crash involved a motorcycle and a car.

Troopers told FOX 13 News that the motorcyclist died at the scene and the driver of the car was arrested.

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The investigation remains ongoing.