Joseph C. Scheuffele, 35, dies after crashing motorcycle head-on into pickup truck on State Route 821 near Ellensburg, Washington
Modified Date:
Thu, 02/08/2024 - 1:59pmAccident Date:
Thursday, May 26, 2022Motorcyclist killed in head-on Yakima Canyon crash; road reopens
Joseph Scheuffele, 35, of Yakima was driving a Kawasaki motorcycle north on State Route 821 when he collided with a Chevy Silverado pickup driven by Victor Stevenson, 73, of Ellensburg, according to a Washington State Patrol release.
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Emergency first responders rushed to the scene and the motorcyclist was brought to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment. WSP officials confirmed that the victim later died at the hospital. As family members have been notified, they released his identity: Joseph C. Scheuffele of Yakima.
WSP: Speeding motorcyclist dies after head-on crash with truck near Ellensburg
Just after 9:30 a.m., Troopers say 35-year-old Joseph Scheuffele of Yakima was traveling at excessive speeds on his motorcycle around a dangerous corner of SR 281 in a canyon between Ellensburg and Yakima when he failed to navigate the turn and struck an oncoming pickup truck head on.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics:
Head-onPeople Involved:
Joseph C. Scheuffele
Victor Stevenson
Roadway:
State Route 821City:
Ellensburg, WACounty:
Kittitas County, WA