Redmond Police: Car vs Motorcycle Collision with critical injuries

 

Redmond, Wash. -  On May 19, 2015 at 6:14 PM, A Redmond Traffic Officer observed a motorcycle involved in a possible road rage incident in the downtown area.  The Officer attempted to stop the motorcycle however the suspect fled at a high rate of speed.  The Officer did not follow.  Minutes later, several 911 calls were received reporting a motorcycle versus car collision on Bear Creek Parkway.    Officers responded and observed a motorcycle off the roadway in the grass.  Preliminary information reveals several witnesses reported seeing the motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed prior to the collision.  The rider appears to have lost control of the motorcycle and struck the rear bumper of the victim vehicle.   The motorcycle was the same one observed by the Officer earlier.   The rider, a 28 year old male Kirkland resident, was ejected from the motorcycle and sustained head injuries.  He was transported to Harborview Medical Center where he was last reported in critical condition. The victim was uninjured.    The collision is being investigated by the Traffic Division.  Bear Creek Parkway has been closed while the investigation is being conducted.  If you witnessed the collision please contact Officer Shone at (425) 556-2500.