News: Motorcyclist seriously hurt in crash with car on SR-510 near Olympia

THURSTON COUNTY, WA — One person was seriously injured Friday afternoon due to a motorcycle crash involving another vehicle on State Route 510 near Olympia, according to the Washington State Patrol.

The accident occurred on the eastbound lanes of SR-510 at Old Pacific Highway (milepost 6) on July 14. It was first reported by the Washington State Department of Transportation – Tacoma at 1:44 p.m.

While the circumstances of the wreck were not immediately clear, the WSP said the motorcyclist suffered serious injuries.

Motorists were warned to avoid the scene, as all lanes of SR-510 were blocked in the immediate aftermath.

Troopers are en-route to this Motorcycle vs. car collision. The motorcycle rider has sustained serious injuries. @wsdot_tacoma is en-route for traffic control. All lanes are currently blocked. https://t.co/loDOHYp4bg

— Trooper John Dattilo (@wspd1pio) July 14, 2023

WSDOT – Tacoma crews had responded to assist with area traffic control, and by 3:36 p.m., a single-lane alternating traffic system was put into effect.

Shortly after 4:00 p.m., more than three hours later, the scene had been cleared from the roadway and all travel lanes were reopened.

Cleared: Cleared 4:02 PM : On SR 510 EB & WB at Old Pacific Hwy (MP 6) there is a collision blocking all lanes.

— WSDOT Tacoma (@wsdot_tacoma) July 14, 2023

No information regarding pending charges has been reported as of this writing.

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