Driver Wanted For Causing Motorcycle Crash On SR 522

WOODINVILLE, WA - Washington State Patrol is asking for help from the public to track down the driver of a pickup truck who caused a serious crash involving a motorcyclist. The accident happened during rush hour on Aug. 11 along SR 522 east of the I-405 interchange.

The driver of the white Ford pickup was headed eastbound along SR 522 with a motorcycle behind him. The pickup driver apparently "brake checked" the motorcyclist - a dangerous maneuver usually used to warn that a driver is following too close.

The pickup driver then moved his truck into the middle of two lanes of traffic to prevent the motorcyclist from passing, according to state patrol. When the motorcyclist tried to move to the right of the truck, the pickup driver moved too and slammed on his brakes. The motorcyclist swerved out of the way, but was thrown from the motorcycle in the process. The pickup driver then fled the scene.

The motorcyclist was seriously injured, and police are pursuing the pickup driver on charges of felony hit and run and vehicular assault.

The incident happened around 5:40 p.m. on Aug. 11, which was a Friday. If you witnessed the incident or know someone who did, contact Detective Victoria Mauro at (425) 401-7746 or by email at victoria.mauro@wsp.wa.gov.

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