
The motorcycle rider was reported to have suffered significant injuries to his arms and leg
On Tuesday (Sept. 5) at 6:43 p.m., the Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) was dispatched to a report of a collision involving a motorcycle and multiple vehicles near the intersection of NE 50th Ave. and NE St. Johns Rd. in Vancouver.
The motorcycle rider was reported to have suffered significant injuries to his arms and leg. Deputies arrived shortly after being dispatched and applied several tourniquets until firefighters with Clark County Fire District 6 and other medical aid arrived.
The motorcycle rider was transported to PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center by American Medical Response with significant injuries.
All involved drivers and vehicles remained at the scene and cooperated with an investigation conducted by detectives with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit. This case is active pending further investigation.
Information provided by Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
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