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Crash claims life of motorcyclist

DES MOINES, Wash. — Des Moines police said a motorcyclist has died in a crash Wednesday night.

The crash happened at South 196th Street and 8th Avenue South.

Fire crews from three agencies responded about 4:30 p.m. to the scene of a crash between a motorcycle and a vehicle, officials said.

When crews arrived, CPR was being performed on the crash victim.

Police said the motorcyclist died at the scene.

In the initial investigation, police ruled out drugs and alcohol as a causing factor from the driver of the vehicle.

Crews are expected to be on scene investigating for several hours.

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