BELLEVUE, Wash. — A motorcycle crash on I-90 westbound near Bellevue resulted in one fatality on Sunday afternoon.
The collision occurred around 2:40 p.m. near the I-405 interchange, according to the Washington State Patrol (WSP).
WSP reported that a motorcycle rear-ended another vehicle that was slowing for traffic, ejecting the rider.
The motorcycle driver was subsequently struck by another car and was pronounced dead at the scene.
No additional injuries were reported.
WSP stated that the accident was caused by the motorcycle following too closely.
Emergency responders closed all but one lane near 133rd Ave. SE, resulting in significant delays.
The Washington State Department of Transportation reported a two-mile backup as of 3:45 p.m.
All lanes have since reopened.
This is an ongoing situation, and updates will be provided as they become available.
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