Date: December 3, 2014 Time: 6:57 am
Location: SR 2 at SR 522 – Monroe
Number of Vehicles: 1 Truck: 0 Pedestrians: 1 (Bicycle)
Number of Injuries: 1 Deceased: 0 Drugs or Alcohol Involved: No
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Name: Richard Pratt
Age: 63 year old Sex: Male
City: Monroe Bike Helmet: No
Inj/Disp: Transported by aid to Harborview Hospital, Seattle with critical injuries. Currently in ICU
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Age: 19 year old Sex: Male
City: Sultan Seatbelt: Yes
Inj/Disp: No injuries
Vehicle: Blue 1999 Ford F2 pickup
Damage/Disp: Minor damage, driven from the scene
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Vehicle two, a 1999 Ford F2 pickup was traveling westbound on SR 2 at SR 522 in the right lane. Vehicle two attempted to merge left striking a bicyclist in the right lane.
**Please note – the Monroe Police Department is looking for any witnesses. If someone witnessed the collision or observed the bicyclist prior to the collision they are asked to call the Monroe Police Department at 360-794-6300 or our tip line at 360-863-4600.
Weather Conditions: Clear, bare pavement with ice in places.
For additional information on this press release, contact Administrative Director Debbie Willis at 360-794-6300.
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