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1 airlifted to Harborview after suspected DUI crash

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Wash. — A motorcyclist was airlifted to Harborview Friday evening after crashing on northbound State Route 19 in Jefferson County.

Washington State Patrol Trooper Chelsea Hodgson said the person was suspected of driving under the influence.

The motorcyclist was the only one involved, crashing near Oak Bay Road, Hodgson said.

The extent of the person’s injuries was not given.

The highway is blocked in both directions for the investigation.

People headed in that area are asked to use an alternate route.

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