Crime

Officials identify motorcyclist killed in crash near University Place

A motorcyclist who died after colliding with a vehicle near University Place has been identified.

Paul G. Chan, 46, of Roy, was traveling on Lakewood Drive West when a sedan made a left turn onto the road from 68th Street West. Chan, who was passing another vehicle, apparently did not see the sedan and was unable to stop in time.

His motorcycle struck the vehicle and he was thrown off his bike. Chan was pronounced dead at the scene.

The crash happened about 8 p.m. Tuesday in the 6800 block of Lakewood Drive West.

Investigators have not yet determined who was at fault.

This story was originally published July 29, 2021 at 10:45 AM.

Stacia Glenn
The News Tribune
Stacia Glenn covers crime and breaking news in Pierce County. She started with The News Tribune in 2010. Before that, she spent six years writing about crime in Southern California for another newspaper.
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