Motorcyclist dies after crash on West Seattle Bridge off-ramp

Detectives are investigating a deadly motorcycle crash on the West Seattle Bridge on Tuesday morning. According to the Seattle Police Department (SPD), just before 2 a.m., officers responded to reports of a motorcycle crash on the 1st Avenue South off-ramp from the West Seattle Bridge. Upon arrival, police found a man dead on the ground below. The Seattle Fire Department declared him dead at the scene. The area was cordoned off while the Traffic Collision Investigation Squad processed the scene. Investigators determined that the motorcyclist was riding westbound on the bridge, struck a guardrail while taking the off-ramp, flew over the railing and landed below on the 1st Avenue South sidewalk where he died.The King County Medical Examiner will take custody of the body. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Traffic Collision Investigation Squad at 206-684-8923.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.Students, security guard stabbed at Foss High School in Tacoma, WATacoma, WA police seek owner of 363 Hot Wheels cars found in trash bagWhite supremacist gang founder gets life for 'vicious' 2023 killingsMarysville Police investigate homicide after woman’s body found in trashMeteor lights up the night sky over western Washington and British ColumbiaShots fired near Seattle mayor Katie Wilson's press conferenceNearly 50 Pierce County, WA businesses shut down following fire safety inspectionsTo 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.