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Motorcyclist dies after collision with water truck

Motorcyclist dies after collision with water truck

Credit: KING

Emergency vehicles block northbound Interstate 5 in Arlington, Wash, after a motorcycle collided with a construction water truck on Wednesday, May 19, 2010.

by KING5.com Staff

KING5.com

Posted on May 19, 2010 at 2:15 PM

Updated Wednesday, May 19 at 9:18 PM

ARLINGTON, Wash. – All lanes of northbound Interstate 5 were blocked Wednesday afternoon after a motorcycle collided with a water truck in Arlington.

The collision happened around 1:30 p.m. near the State Route 531 interchange.

The Washington State Patrol says the water truck pulled out in front of the motorcyclist.

The rider suffered serious injuries and was being airlifted to Harborview Medical Center where he later died.

Troopers did not immediately say if anyone would be cited.

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misstink said on May 20, 2010 at 8:59 AM

So sad :( People you need to pat attention !!!! 4 wheel vehicles are not the only one's on the road. This traggic accident wouldn't have happend had the driver of the truck pay more attention to what he was doing. Thought and prayer to the family & friends !!! LIVE TO RIDE -- RIDE TO LIVE R.I.P.

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kimmel said on May 20, 2010 at 7:45 AM

How many times do you have to tell a 4 wheel driver to STOP AND LOOK... AND LOOK AGAIN!!! ???

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kimmel said on May 20, 2010 at 7:41 AM

he pulled out in front of the bike!!! what's not to cite!? Isn't that NOT YIELDING TO TRAFFIC!!!??? I'm a biker and this just ticks me off.. So many of people in "CAGES" do NOT look!!!! They've not been trained to look twice I guess! This trucker BETTER get cited!!!

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chuckstr76 said on May 20, 2010 at 6:14 AM

I am very saddened by another fellow rider loosing his life due to someone elses lack of attention while driving. Being a rider for over 40 years and having worked in the motorcycle industry I have seen this way too often. My prayers are with him and his family.

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fatboy08 said on May 19, 2010 at 10:39 PM

PLEASE LOOK TWICE FOR BIKES!!! God bless you.

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redwood said on May 19, 2010 at 10:16 PM

for those who may think he was a throttle jockey, think again. he was one of the most responsible riders. he will be missed by all in the off road dirt bike community also. RIDE ON!

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clear2copy said on May 19, 2010 at 9:33 PM

speedy recovery?.. that would be a first... sad for the biker and the mindless truck driver

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plutonomics said on May 19, 2010 at 7:57 PM

Thoughts go out for a speedy recovery.

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lehines882643343 said on May 19, 2010 at 5:25 PM

Another case of a fellow rider not being seen. Please watch for motorcycle riders - we are out there, and some are not just fair-weather riders...they ride daily. I'm praying with chuckster76 for recovery.

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chuckstr76 said on May 19, 2010 at 2:39 PM

My prayers for the rider, I hope all goes well...

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