Motorcyclist Dead After Crash On SR-21 In Odessa
A Lincoln County man is dead following a motorcycle crash on State Route 21 late Wednesday afternoon.
The Washington State Patrol says the accident occurred in the downtown area of Odessa at around 5 p.m. when a motorcycle driven by 78-year-old John Hardt of Odessa left the roadway, crashed, and came to rest in a ditch.
Hardt was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Troopers say he was wearing a helmet and other protective gear.
They add that alcohol or drug impairment was not involved in the wreck, which is still under investigation.
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Motorcycle Helmet Laws by State / Fatal Crash Rate
Throughout the country, motorcycle helmet laws vary depending on which of the 50 states you're riding through. The legal team at Anidjar & Levine recently compiled data from the National Highway Safety Transportation Association (NHSTA) comparing the number of fatal crashes in each state that involved the rider wearing a helmet and those without. Here's an alphabetical look at Motorcycle Helmet Laws by State / Fatal Crash Rate.
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