Motorcyclist expected to survive collision injuries

A motorcyclist suffered broken bones Friday night in a collision with a car on Pacific Avenue, according to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office.

Sgt. Carla Carter said he is expected to survive his injuries.

The collision occurred just after 9 p.m. near the 7000 block of Pacific Avenue, near Lacey. The road was closed for several hours for investigation and cleanup of the collision.

This story was originally published May 7, 2016 at 11:36 AM with the headline "Motorcyclist expected to survive collision injuries."