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Motorcyclist dies after South Hill accident

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Authorities on Friday announced the death of a motorcyclist who sustained injuries in a June 25 crash in the South Hill area.

According to a release from the Washington State Patrol, Montgomery Moynahan, 56, of Puyallup was riding his motorcycle northbound on state Route 161 just south of 156th Street East. His motorcycle fell and came to rest in the left turn lane, striking another vehicle stopped at the light, and came to rest in the intersection.

The cause of the accident is still under investigation. The accident blocked two lanes of northbound state Route 161 for about two and a half hours on June 25.

This story was originally published July 3, 2021 at 10:11 AM.

Debbie Cockrell
The News Tribune
Debbie Cockrell has been with The News Tribune since 2009. She reports on business and development, local and regional issues. 
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