During the investigation, officers learned the operator of the motorcycle was travelling southbound with two other motorcycles when he hit a curb causing the motorcycle to leave the roadway. The male rider, 21, suffered severe life-threatening injuries and was transported to Providence General Medical Center in Everett.

The department’s Collision Investigation Team was called out to investigate. Smokey Point Blvd. was closed to southbound traffic for several hours as a result of the collision and subsequent investigation. The investigation is ongoing.

Further inquiries regarding this press release should be directed to Commander Robb Lamoureux at 360-363-8314 or rlamoureux@marysvillewa.gov.