Crime & Safety
Puyallup Motorcyclist Injured After Crashing into Another Bike
The Washington State Patrol said the incident happened on eastbound State Route 162 at Carbon River Bridge.
A 49-year-old Puyallup man was sent to the hospital after he crashed his motorcycle into another bike that was carrying a couple from Kent on Sunday, according to the Washington State Patrol.
The incident happened in Pierce County on eastbound State Route 162 at Carbon River Bridge, mile post 13, around 3:30 p.m.
Authorities said the Puyallup man struck another motorcycle that had stopped in front of him for traffic.
The 46-year-old man and the 40-year-old female passenger were not injured.
The Puyallup man was transported to St. Joseph Hospital.
All three motorcyclists were wearing their helmets at the time of the incident.
The cause is still under investigation. No charges have been filed.
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