Jan. 16, 2026 — Redmond, Wash. A motorcyclist died in a single-vehicle crash at Redmond Way and 148th Avenue NE around 10 p.m. Thursday, according to local news reports citing the Redmond Police Department. The roadway was closed in both directions between 140th and 148th avenues for about five hours before reopening around 3 a.m. Friday.
UPDATE: The roadway is now open. Thanks to everyone for being patient while we investigated the scene.
— RedmondWaPD (@RedmondWaPD) January 16, 2026
Unfortunately, this is a fatality collision involving a motorcycle as the sole vehicle involved. Additional investigation work is ongoing to determine the cause. https://t.co/HjADL6ucK3
The Redmond Police Department issued a traffic alert at 6:50 a.m. Friday, reporting officers were investigating a serious injury collision at the intersection.
TRAFFIC ALERT Officers are investigating a serious injury traffic collision on Redmond Way at 148th Ave NE. Both directions of Redmond Way are closed between 140th Ave and 148th Ave. Please avoid the area. Closure is expected to last into the early morning hours.
At 1:02 p.m., the department provided an update confirming the fatality.
UPDATE: The roadway is now open. Thanks to everyone for being patient while we investigated the scene. Unfortunately, this is a fatality collision involving a motorcycle as the sole vehicle involved. Additional investigation work is ongoing to determine the cause.
KIRO 7 reported a man died in the crash, with no witnesses located yet, and the cause is under investigation.
Local outlets, including KING 5 and KOMO News, confirmed the death in the overnight incident. KOMO anchor Steve McCarron noted on X that Redmond police confirmed the motorcycle crash along Redmond Way turned deadly.
The initial police alert garnered over 2,500 views on X, reflecting local interest in the closure and incident.
