WSP: Motorcyclist dies after hitting wrong-way driver

PORT ORCHARD -- A motorcyclist was killed Friday morning after hitting a wrong-way driver.

Washington State Patrol Trooper Russ Winger received reports of a crash on westbound State Route 16 near Burley-Olalla Road in Port Orchard. According to Winger, a car made a U-Turn and drove the wrong way on an on-ramp to avoid traffic when it was hit by a motorcyclist.

Winger said the motorcycle was on the shoulder passing traffic when it struck the car.



Troopers are still investigating the crash.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.