By Crash News Writer 
Eatonville, WA (August 12, 2025) – A motorcyclist sustained serious injuries Monday after a collision with a truck along state Route 161, just north of Eatonville. The crash happened at approximately 12:09 p.m. on August 11 between milepost 8.7 and milepost 9.1, in the area between Jensen Road East and West Clear Lake Road East.
According to reports, the truck was heading south and turning left onto Clear Lake Road when the northbound motorcycle struck it. Washington State Patrol stated the motorcyclist was transported to a hospital before troopers arrived, while the truck driver was not hurt. No impairment is suspected.
Authorities closed the roadway and set up a detour until the scene was cleared at about 2:13 p.m. The crash remains under investigation.
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The details in this article are based on early information from local authorities and may be updated as the investigation progresses.
- The names of those involved have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of relatives.
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