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Mercer Island Man Injured in Morning Motorcycle Crash

The rider was injured after he lost control of his motorcycle on Highway 526.

A 24-year old Mercer Island man was seriously injured early Friday morning after he lost control of his motorcycle on a Highway 526 onramp in Everett and slid across the highway.

While the motorcycle came to rest near a Jersey barrier, the rider was hit by a passing vehicle and was taken to Providence Everett Medical Center with serious injuries.Β 

The accident resulted in the eastbound lanes of Highway 526 in Everett closing for approximately one hour while police investigated.

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For more information, check the KIRO TV report and the Mercer Island Reporter's story.


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