Motorcyclist Injured In Crash Near Twisp
An Okanogan County man has injuries following a two-vehicle collision near Loup Loup Pass on Wednesday evening.
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The Washington State Patrol reports the accident occurred at around 6:30 p.m. on State Route 20 when 72-year-old Joseph Sylvestre of Twisp slowed to make a left turn from the highway in a pickup truck and was struck by a motorcycle driven by 68-year-old William Robinson, also of Twisp.
Troopers say Robinson was attempting an illegal pass and caused the accident.
Robinson sustained injuries in the crash and was transported to Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee, while Sylvestre was uninjured.
Robinson was reportedly wearing a helmet but troopers did not indicate if he was cited for causing the wreck.
Motorcycle Helmet Laws by State / Fatal Crash Rate
Throughout the country, motorcycle helmet laws vary depending on which of the 50 states you're riding through. The legal team at Anidjar & Levine recently compiled data from the National Highway Safety Transportation Association (NHSTA) comparing the number of fatal crashes in each state that involved the rider wearing a helmet and those without. Here's an alphabetical look at Motorcycle Helmet Laws by State / Fatal Crash Rate.
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