KENNEWICK, Wash. – A motorcycle crash on State Route 397, approximately three miles east of Kennewick, resulted in one fatality on Saturday night at 8:21 p.m., according to the Washington State Patrol (WSP).
The collision occurred when a northbound vehicle attempted a left turn and failed to yield, striking the motorcycle. The 36-year-old motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene; he was wearing a helmet compliant with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
A 21-year-old passenger on the motorcycle sustained injuries and was transported to Kadlec Regional Medical Center. The passenger was also wearing a compliant helmet.
WSP reported no other injuries and confirmed that the driver of the northbound vehicle received a citation. Drugs or alcohol were not factors in the incident, authorities said.