60-Year-Old Rider Pronounced Dead after Colliding with SUV near Robbins Street

LONGVIEW, WA (April 4, 2024) – Thursday afternoon, Kenneth Kell was fatally struck in a motorcycle collision on State Route 4.

Police officers responded to the scene around 1:50 p.m., near Robbins Street on March 14th after receiving multiple dispatch calls in the area.

Per reports, Kell was riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle west on State Route 4 at high rates of speed. Meanwhile, Korbi Sorrell was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Tracker SUV and attempting to turn left onto the eastbound lanes, where two vehicles collided.

First responders located the SUV in the center lane. Despite life-saving efforts, medics pronounced 60-year-old Kell, of Longview dead at the scene. Investigators say Kell was wearing his helmet but it was non-USDOT compliant.

Emergency crews closed off the surrounding roadway for a brief time during clearing operations.

Meanwhile, 43-year-old Sorrell remained uninjured. Further investigation is being handled by the Washington State Patrol. Once available, more details will be provided about the fatal collision near Robbins Road.

In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Kenneth B. Kell.

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