Thomas Andersen, 65, killed in motorcycle crash on Northwest Lake Road in Camas, Washington
Modified Date:
Sun, 02/14/2016 - 2:20pmAccident Date:
Sunday, February 7, 2016Deadly motorcycle crash in Camas
The motorcyclist was a 65-year-old Vancouver resident. Police are withholding the person's name until family has been notified of the death.
According to Camas Police, the person was heading west on Lake Road when they veered left and hit a curb. The rider was thrown from the motorcycle.
Vancouver resident killed in Camas motorcycle crash
The rider, a 65-year-old Vancouver resident, was pronounced dead at the scene. The name of the deceased was not released pending family notification.
Name of motorcycle crash victim released
The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the Vancouver man killed in a motorcycle crash Sunday night in Camas as Thomas Andersen.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved:
Thomas Andersen
Roadway:
Northwest Lake RoadCity:
Camas, WACounty:
Clark County, WAArea:
Portland, OR
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