The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased at the scene
On Friday (June 6) at about 12:30 p.m., Clark County Sheriff’s Office deputies along with Battle Ground Police responded to an injury collision at the intersection of NE 173rd Circle and NE 142nd Avenue. Dispatch operators advised the incident involved a pickup truck and a motorcycle.
Preliminary investigation indicates the driver of the pickup truck was traveling southbound on NE 142nd Avenue and was making a left-hand turn onto NE 173rd Circle. The motorcyclist was traveling northbound on NE 142nd Avenue and struck the side of the pickup truck as it turned in front of him.
The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the pickup truck stayed on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit is actively investigating the collision.
Information provided by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
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