Motorcyclist killed in crash near Westport

Published 12:30 pm Wednesday, October 12, 2022

An Aberdeen man died Tuesday afternoon following a crash involving his motorcycle and a dump truck near Westport.

William Everett Meeks, 76 was driving a 2003 Harley Davidson southbound on Highway 105. Meeks attempted to go around the dump truck in the right shoulder as the dump truck, driven by a 37-year-old Washington man, was taking a right turn. The motorcycle struck the dump truck, totalling the motorcycle and resulting Meeks’ death, according to a Washington State Patrol report.

Meeks was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the report. Traffic was partially blocked for four hours. Meeks’ next of kin have been notified. No charges have been filed following the incident, according to the report.

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