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Motorcycle bursts into flames after rider hits deer on SR 2

Aug 25, 2025, 8:44 AM

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Snohomish County Fire District #4 and Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue respond to a "motorcycle v. deer collision" along SR 2. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

A motorcycle became fully engulfed in flames after the motorcyclist crashed into a deer along State Route 2 Sunday night.

Snohomish County Fire Department crews were called to respond to a “motorcycle v. deer collision” at approximately 10:30 p.m. The crash happened near State Route 2 and Bickford Avenue. The motorcycle was on fire when crews arrived. After quickly extinguishing the flames, the motorcyclist was taken to a nearby hospital. He suffered minor injuries in the collision, as of this reporting.

Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue also responded alongside Snohomish County Fire District #4.

The condition of the deer is unknown.

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