Covington man, 19, dies in SR 18 motorcycle/semi crash

Published
June 17, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Kent, Washington
State Route 18
Incident type
Motorcycle, Crash, Semi truck

Summary

Semi Truck Crash Kent Washington in Kent, Washington: A 19‐year‐old Covington man was killed when his motorcycle rear‐ended a semitruck on westbound State Route 18 near Tiger Mountain, just east of Raging River. The collision occurred at about 5:43 p.m. on June 16 and the highway was closed for 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Ashton S. Sawyer Driver Fatal

Original reporting

Covington man, 19, dies in SR 18 motorcycle/semi crash | Kent Reporter

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