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Motorcyclist dies in collision with truck on Market and Garland in Spokane, Washington

Modified Date: 
Sun, 06/23/2019 - 12:17pm
Accident Date: 
Friday, September 4, 2015

Fatal collision on Market and Garland

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Authorities said the intersection between Market and Garland was closed Friday evening due to a fatal crash. Authorities said a motorcycle and car were involved. Garland and Market streets were both closed in the area and some surrounding streets. Roads were still closed at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Police investigating fatal motorcycle crash

Police are investigating a fatal crash near Market and Garland. Police are investigating a fatal crash between a motorcyclist and a Ford pickup Friday evening. Officers on the scene say a 22-year-old man was driving the motorcycle near the intersection of Market and Garland when he sped through a yellow light. The Ford truck hit the front of the motorcycle. Paramedics on scene tried to revive the motorcyclist, but were unsuccessful.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
Roadway: 
Market and Garland
City: 
Spokane, WA
County: 
Spokane County, WA
Area: 
Spokane, WA

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