BENTON COUNTY, Wash. – A motorcyclist died Saturday night in a collision on State Route 397, west of Kennewick, according to the Washington State Patrol.
The crash occurred near milepost 14 at approximately 8:20 p.m. The motorcycle was traveling south when a vehicle turning left failed to yield, resulting in the collision.
The deceased motorcyclist, a 36-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. A 22-year-old woman who was riding as a passenger suffered injuries and was transported to an area hospital.
Both motorcyclists were wearing helmets at the time of the crash. The two occupants of the other vehicle were not injured.
According to WSP, alcohol and drugs were not factors in the incident. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details about the passenger’s injuries were provided.
Source: Information for this story came from the Washington State Patrol.