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Motorcyclist goes over embankment, hits tree in Elbe
Last updated: June 13th, 2012 06:23 AM (PDT)

A motorcyclist died Tuesday after driving off an embankment and striking a tree in Elbe.

The Washington State Patrol identified the man as Michael P. Anikusko, 29, of Graham.

Anikusko was heading west on state Route 706 toward state Route 7 when he missed a curve and went off the road, the WSP reported. After going over an embankment, his 2008 Suzuki GSXR750 hit a tree and a rock.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Troopers are investigating what caused Anikusko to lose control.

stacia.glenn@thenewstribune.com

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