Motorcyclist dead, 2 others injured in Pierce County crash

A Saturday night crash in Pierce County has left one person dead and two others injured. Another person was involved in the crash but was not injured.Around 8 p.m. on Apr. 26, a motorcyclist veered into oncoming eastbound traffic on State Route 162 (Pioneer Way East) near Ski Park Lake. This is when the Washington State Patrol says he struck two pick-up trucks.The crash killed the 48-year-old motorcycle driver. The three surviving victims were all in their 20s:Both drivers called 911 after the crash. The Silverado went into the ditch while the Ram hit a telephone pole. All occupants were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.SR-162 was blocked for three-and-a-half hours as first responders worked to investigate and clear the scene.The motorcycle and two trucks were all totaled, according to WSP.Othello, WA woman's arrest sparks national debate on immigration enforcementPassenger removed from Seattle plane after making ‘inappropriate comment'Jeffrey Zizz charged in kidnapping, murder of WA grandmotherHow to watch, stream 2025 NFL DraftWA caregiver charged with sexually assaulting disabled teenTo get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter.Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.