Motorcyclist injured while attempting unsafe pass on US-97

BLEWETT PASS —  A motorcyclist was transported to Central Washington Hospital on Monday afternoon after sustaining injuries from a collision on US-97 near Peshastin.

According to Washington State Patrol (WSP), the incident occurred at around 3:45 p.m., involving two vehicles travelling northbound near milepost 181.

The collision occurred when a pickup truck turned west onto Campbell Road. Gregory Kennedy, a 69-year-old man from Manson, collided with the pickup truck while attempting to pass on his motorcycle.

The pickup contained a 52-year-old driver and three passengers, including a 7-year-old. None were injured in the collision.

WSP said Kennedy was charged with unsafe passing.

Taylor Caldwell: 509-433-7276 or taylor@ward.media