Kirkland man dies after rear-ending car while riding motorcycle

A 65-year-old Kirkland man died Thursday after he rear-ended a car while riding his motorcycle on Interstate 5 near Lynwood, according to an accident report by the Washington State Patrol.

A 65-year-old Kirkland man died Thursday after rear-ending a car while riding his motorcycle on Interstate 5 near Lynwood, according to an accident report by the Washington State Patrol.

William R. Milne was riding northbound on I-5 south of 164th Street Southeast when he rear-ended the left side of a Toyota at around 7:42 a.m. The Toyota was driven by a 32-year-old Edmonds man, the report said. Traffic had slowed down in that area when the accident occurred.

Milne died after being transported to Providence Hospital. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident, according to the WSP report. The Edmonds man was not injured.

The cause of the accident has yet to be determined. No charges have been filed.