Motorcycle accident on 272 takes life of Richland retiree

A motorcycle accident on Highway 272 Wednesday morning, Sept. 19, took the life of Richland resident Bernard B. Biddle, 81. According to the Washington State Patrol report, Biddle was riding eastbound when he lost control of the 2011 C 50 800cc Suzuki on a curve to the right. The motorcycle crossed the highway and went into the ditch on the opposite side of the highway across from the Lee Bannister residence.

The motorcycle came to a stop about 20 feet from the highway. The accident scene was spotted by a westbound motorist. The WSP report said the rider, who was wearing a helmet, was pronounc...