Motorcyclist struck, killed in Tacoma collision

TACOMA, Wash. — A motorcyclist is dead after colliding with a vehicle in Tacoma.

The vehicle, headed southbound on Portland Avenue Friday, hit the motorcyclist while turning left, Tacoma police said.

The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, was riding northbound. He was pronounced dead at 4:25 p.m., authorities said.

Portland Avenue will be closed for at least two hours following the crash.

Tacoma police are investigating.

We will update this post when more information is available. 

Cox Media Group