Michael A. Wayner, 61, killed when his motorcycle flies off cliff on Mt. Baker Highway in Whatcom County, Washington

Modified Date:

Tue, 10/18/2016 - 5:55pm

Accident Date:

Sunday, May 31, 2015

Friday Harbor man killed in Mount Baker Highway wreck

The wreck occurred in the area of Milepost 49, where the steep switchbacks begin just below the Mount Baker Ski Area.

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Michael A. Wayner of Friday Harbor was killed early Sunday afternoon when he lost control of his motorcycle while allegedly passing illegally on a curve. He was headed uphill when he attempted to pass on a double yellow line, and the motorcycle sailed over a cliff along the Mount Baker Highway near Milepost 49, and Wayner was dead at the scene. According to the Washington State Patrol report, he was wearing a helmet but did not have a motorcycle endorsement for his driver’s license.

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Type: Motorcycle Accident

Topics:

Unlicensed Driver/Suspended License

People Involved:

Michael A. Wayner

Roadway:

Mount Baker Highway

County:

Whatcom County, WA

Area:

Everett-Bellingham WA