Helen Sumner, 62, dead after car, motorcycle crash on North Cascades Highway in Diablo, Washington
One killed in crash on North Cascades Highway
A motorcycle and a car collided around 12:30 p.m. on Highway 20 about 16 miles east of Diablo, near the southeast corner of Whatcom County, said Trooper Heather Axtman. Two other people suffered injuries that aren’t considered life-threatening.
Woman Dies in Motorcycle Crash on SR20 East of Diablo
Helen Sumner died at the scene as a result of her injuries. The press memo states she had a valid motorcycle endorsement and was wearing a USDOT compliant helmet at the time of the crash.
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