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Washington State Patrol investigates fatal Auburn collision

vehicular homicide fatal collision State Route 167 Washington State Patrol

The Washington State Patrol is seeking witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal collision on southbound State Route 167 near Auburn. The incident occurred on September 28 at approximately 12:46 p.m. when a 2025 black Porsche 911 struck a bright green Kawasaki motorcycle.

According to investigators, the driver of the Porsche, a 28-year-old man from Seattle, moved into the lane occupied by the motorcycle. The motorcyclist, 24-year-old Zachary T. Johnston of Kent, was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene. Initial reports cited speed and improper lane changes as contributing factors.

The driver of the Porsche has been taken into custody and is being investigated for vehicular homicide under the reckless driving statute.

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State Patrol seeks witnesses of fatal Auburn collision - Covington-Maple Valley Reporter [www.covingtonreporter.com]
State Patrol seeks witnesses of fatal Auburn collision [www.seattleweekly.com]
State Patrol seeks witnesses of fatal Auburn collision - Courier-Herald [www.courierherald.com]
State Patrol seeks witnesses of fatal Auburn collision - Mercer Island Reporter [www.mi-reporter.com]
State Patrol seeks witnesses of fatal Auburn collision [www.rentonreporter.com]
State Patrol seeks witnesses of fatal Auburn collision - Snoqualmie Valley Record [www.valleyrecord.com]
NO. 26-4-02406-8- PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS [www.tacomadailyindex.com]