Motorcyclist killed Friday night in south Thurston County wreck has been identified
A 38-year-old motorcyclist who died Friday night on Interstate 5 near Grand Mound has been identified, according to the Thurston County Coroner.
About 8 p.m., Justin R. Tietje of Duvall in King County was headed south on his motorcycle near milepost 88, the Washington State Patrol reported early Saturday.
Also headed south: A 31-year-old Lakewood woman driving an SUV. Troopers say Tietje struck the SUV, then crashed into a right-side barrier. He died at the scene, according to the State Patrol. The crash is under investigation.
Coroner Gary Warnock said Sunday that Tietje was identified via fingerprints. His autopsy is set for Tuesday, he said.
The Lakewood driver and her 35-year-old passenger were not hurt, according to State Patrol.
Following the crash, traffic was slowed in the area for more than four hours.
This story was originally published October 27, 2024 at 11:10 AM.
