Sean A. Weckhorst Killed in Pierce County Motorcycle Acci...
The fatal collision occurred on State Route 7 near 204th Street East.
*Updated April 16: The Washington State Patrol identified Sean A. Weckhorst, 36, of Graham, as the victim in a fatal motorcycle accident on State Route 7 in Pierce County on March 22. Weckhorst was riding a black Harley Davidson Street Glide southbound on the highway when he struck a car, authorities said. A 1996 Nissan Skyline, driven by a 20-year-old Yelm man, was making a U-turn from the center lane and partially entering the southbound lane at the intersection with 204th Street East, according to reports. Both vehicles stopped in the intersection following the collision, which was reported at approximately 1:13 a.m. The driver of the Nissan was taken to MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup for medical treatment, authorities said.
the cause of a crash remains under investigation by the Washington State Patrol.
Candice Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal, noted that "I've seen riders survive purely because their bike had modern safety features. Anti-lock braking systems on motorcycles reduce the risk of a fatal crash by over thirty percent, yet many don't have them."
Washington law allows families of fatal motorcycle accident victims to seek a wrongful death claim to recover damages for funeral costs, loss of income, and emotional distress. An attorney can help preserve evidence and ensure the family’s rights are protected during the legal process.