Motorcyclist airlifted after crash

COLFAX - A local motorcyclist was airlifted to a Spokane hospital Monday, March 18, after a crash about four miles east of the city.

Benjamin Miller, 53, of Colfax, was transported via helicopter from the crash scene near Milepost 34 of U.S. Highway 195.

According to the Washington State Patrol, the crash occurred around 1:44 p.m.

Miller was southbound on the highway when he lost control of his 2020 Ultra Harley Davidson, left the roadway to the right and crashed off the shoulder, the patrol reported.

Miller sustained severe injuries and was airlifted, the patrol said, noting neither drugs nor alcohol was a factor in the crash.

However, the patrol reported the motorcyclist was distracted.

Miller was wearing a helmet, at the time of the crash, the patrol reported. His condition was not available at press time.

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Olivia Harnack, Editorial Reporter

Olivia Harnack is a Journalist at the Whitman County Gazette. Olivia is enrolled at University of Idaho and is majoring in digital film studies. She serves in the United States Army National Guard and is proud to serve Whitman County.

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