Crime & Safety
Motorcyclist Killed In Renton Identified
The crash happened just before 1 p.m. last Thursday in the Lake Youngs area.
RENTON, WA - A 71-year-old motorcyclist died Thursday after he was rear-ended by a car while stopped at a stop light. The accident happened at the intersection of Petrovitsky and Parkside Way Southeast.
Around 12:40 p.m., the motorcyclist stopped at a stop light in the eastbound lanes at the intersection. A driver behind him failed to stop, pushing the motorcyclist into the intersection, according to the King County Sheriff's Office.
The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
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On Friday, the King County Medical Examiner identified the man as Donald McIntire of Renton.
Fatality motorcycle vs vehicle accident at SE Petrovitsky RD/ Parkside Way SE. MARR Detectives on-scene. Petrovitsky RD will be closed for about 1 more hour for investigation.
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