Motorcyclist Killed in Crash on State Route 512 in Puyallup
A 19-year-old motorcyclist died following a collision on state Route 512 near Puyallup, Washington, on May 11, 2026.
According to the Washington State Patrol, the incident occurred around 3:23 p.m. as the man, from Sumner, was riding east near East Pioneer Avenue. He changed lanes and struck a truck traveling in the second lane.
The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene; his motorcycle was destroyed in the crash. The 33-year-old driver of the truck, also from Puyallup, sustained no injuries.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the accident, but they confirmed that drugs or alcohol were not factors. Eastbound lanes of state Route 512 were closed for approximately three hours, reopening at about 6:20 p.m.
Further information about the investigation was not available.