Crime & Safety
Motorcyclist Dies After Crash In Renton
A motorcyclist has died after a crash Wednesday afternoon along SR 169.
RENTON, WA - The motorcyclist who was involved in a crash along SR 169 Wednesday afternoon has died of his injuries, police are confirming.
The crash happened around 2 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection of Maple Valley Highway/SR 169 and 140th Way Southeast. According to fire officials, the motorcyclist was thrown about 100 feet when his bike crashed, but it was not immediately clear what caused the accident.
Renton police investigators are looking for anyone who may have witnessed the crash. If you were in the area, contact Det. Clarence Tolliver at ctolliver@rentonwa.gov.
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The identity of the motorcyclist was not released by police.
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