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Westbound lanes of I-90 near Mercer Island tunnel reopen hours after fatal crash

According to officials, a motorcycle rider was traveling at high speeds before crashing into a semi truck.
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State troopers investigate a fatal crash on I-90 on Mercer Island on Sept. 5, 2024.

MERCER ISLAND, Wash. — All westbound lanes of Interstate 90 at West Mercer Way near the Mercer Island tunnel have reopened following a fatal motorcycle accident, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

The motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed prior to crashing into the back of a UPS truck around 7 p.m., according to Washington State Patrol. The motorcyclist died at the scene.

Washington state troopers are on scene and investigating. 

The road was closed for nearly four hours while officials investigated.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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