Motorcyclist killed, SUV driver arrested in head-on crash in South Hill
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- A motorcyclist was killed Sunday in a head-on crash with an SUV in South Hill.
- The SUV's driver was allegedly impaired and arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide.
- A motorcycle passenger was ejected and suffered unknown injuries in the wreck.
A motorcyclist was killed in South Hill on Sunday evening in a head-on crash with an SUV whose driver was allegedly impaired and had drifted into the victim’s path, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office said.
The SUV was traveling recklessly and at high speed eastbound on 152nd Street East shortly before 5:30 p.m. when it crossed over the center line into westbound traffic near Pope Elementary School, according to authorities.
The vehicle struck one motorcycle and grazed another near the street’s intersection with 120th Avenue Court East, continuing for another 100 yards while taking out street signs and a fire hydrant before coming to rest, the Sheriff’s Office said.
A motorcyclist was declared dead on impact and a passenger was reportedly ejected in the crash and suffered unknown injuries, according to the office.
The allegedly impaired driver of the SUV was arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide, authorities said.
This story was originally published May 26, 2025 at 10:24 AM.
