Motorcyclist killed in crash on Tacoma Narrows Bridge

TACOMA, Wash. — Troopers are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash Thursday night on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.

The collision happened in the westbound lanes before 7 p.m.

Trooper Todd Bartolac told KIRO 7 that the motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed while trying to make lane changes on the bridge.

The rider lost control, crashed, ejected and struck another vehicle.

Three of four westbound lanes are closed for authorities to investigate.

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