By Crash News Writer 
Seattle, WA (August 9, 2025) – A 29-year-old man was killed late Thursday night in a collision involving a motorcycle and a sedan in Seattle’s Brighton neighborhood. Seattle Police Department (SPD) said the crash occurred around 10:30 p.m. at the intersection of Rainier Avenue South and South Willow Street.
According to reports, arriving officers found the motorcyclist critically injured in the roadway. Despite lifesaving measures from Seattle Fire Department medics, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. A woman driving the sedan was evaluated by a Drug Recognition Expert and showed no signs of impairment. Witnesses said the motorcyclist had been weaving through traffic at a high rate of speed before colliding with the eastbound sedan. The Seattle Department of Transportation reported the roadway was cleared by 1:41 a.m. The Traffic Collision Investigation Squad is continuing its work.
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This article is based on preliminary details from law enforcement and may be updated as the investigation progresses.
- The identity of the motorcyclist has not been released pending notification of family.
- Investigators are reviewing crash reconstruction findings to determine contributing factors.
- For roadway updates and safety alerts, consult the Seattle Department of Transportation or local traffic services.
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