1 dead, 1 injured in motorcycle vs. car crash on SR-11 in Chuckanut

CHUCKANUT, WA – One person was killed and another was injured in a motorcycle collision on State Route 11 in Chuckanut, near Bellingham last night, according to the Washington State Patrol.

Troopers now on scene of a serious injury car vs motorcycle head on collision on SR 11 (Chuckanut Dr) and Sound View Rd south of Bellingham. Road is completely blocked and no ETA for re-opening. Expect an extended closure and use alternative routes.

— Trooper Rocky Oliphant (@wspd7pio) July 25, 2021

The crash happened on WA-11 (Chuckanut Drive) and Sound View Road around 5 p.m., when a motorcycle and a car collided.

A passenger on the motorcycle died as a result of the crash.

The driver of the motorcycle was taken to the hospital with severe injuries.

The driver of the car was not hurt in the crash.

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