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Motorcyclist, 71, hurt in accident near Triton

A motorcyclist was injured Saturday on U.S. Highway 101 near Triton.

According to a Washington State Patrol news release, a 71-year-old Quilcene man was northbound near Triton when the motorcyclist pulled over to the soft right shoulder, but the man lost control, causing him to lay the motorcycle down. The rider was unable to get out from underneath the motorcycle.

The man was transported to Mason General and charges are pending an investigation.

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