Motorcyclist seriously injured in single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 97 near Ellensburg

Published
July 03, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Kittitas, Washington
U.S. Highway 97 about six miles north of Ellensburg
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Kittitas Washington in Kittitas, Washington: A 52-year-old motorcyclist from Fairview, Oregon, sustained serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 97 about six miles north of Ellensburg in Kittitas County on Thursday afternoon around 4 p.m. The Washington State Patrol said the motorcycle failed to negotiate a curve, went off the roadway, and crashed. The rider, who was wearing a helmet, was transported to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for treatment. The cause of the crash, including whether intoxicants were involved, was not yet known.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Matthew N. Messuri Unknown Hospitalized

Original reporting

Motorcyclist Serious Injured In Crash On U.S. Hwy 97 Near E-Burg

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