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TACOMA, Wash. — A motorcyclist was killed in a high-speed crash on a busy highway in the South Tacoma area.
According to Tacoma Police, at around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, the driver was speeding on Pacific Avenue near 48th when he lost control and dumped the bike.
The driver was thrown from the motorcycle and then hit by a car. He died from his injuries.
Forensic and accident investigators responded.
The highway was closed for several hours while investigators collected evidence.
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