57-Year-Old Rider Pronounced Dead after 2-Vehicle Collision near Sunset Road

SKAGIT COUNTY, WA (July 1st, 2024) – Sunday afternoon, Freddy Blondel was killed in a motorcycle accident on Chuckanut Drive.

Around 2:20 p.m., first responders arrived to the scene near Sunset Road on June 23rd.

Per reports, the 70-year-old female driver of a 2016 Honda CR-V was heading north on Chuckanut Drive and attempted to make a left turn onto Sunset Road.

There, she turned in front of a 2007 Suzuki motorcycle that was heading south.

Despite life-saving efforts, medics pronounced the rider, 57-year-old Blondel, dead at the scene.

Moreover, authorities stated that failure to yield right-of-way was the primary factor of the collision. Lanes were also blocked during the length of the incident. Further investigation remains ongoing.

Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Freddy Blondel. Our thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.

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