Rick W. Blondin, 49, killed and one person injured in motorcycle crash on Highway 172 near Mansfield, Washington
WSP: Arlington man killed in motorcycle crash in Central Wash.
The motorcyclist, later identified as Rick W. Blondin, 49, of Arlington, was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger, a 32-year-old Marysville woman, was injured. She was airlifted to Confluence Health in Wenatchee. Her condition was not immediately available.
Since motorcycle crashes often end in serious injuries, victims need immediate help
Motorcycle accidents are more likely to end in serious injuries or death for the motorcyclist, since the rider is not protected from the force of a collision. When a motorcycle accident happens, the injured rider needs immediate, appropriate medical care, the accident needs to be investigated, and the insurance companies need to be informed.
When a motorcycle crash is caused by negligence, additional steps need to be taken to protect the legal rights of the injured motorcyclist or the family members of someone killed in a motorcycle crash. Go here to learn more about motorcycle accidents and claims.
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