Joel Hansen Dies in Bellingham Hit-and-Run on 5 Freeway at Lakeway Drive
BELLINGHAM, WA (October 11, 2022) – Police identified 45-year-old Joel Hansen of Ferndale as the victim who died in a motorcycle crash on 5 Freeway on October 6.
According to the Washington State Patrol, the collision happened on 5 Freeway at Lakeway Drive shortly after 9:00 PM.
Based on a report, the victim was riding a motorcycle at the time of the crash. Due to unknown reasons, a car hit him, throwing him to the roadway.
Subsequently, the car sped off and left the victim behind.
Hansen died at the scene of the accident.
Officers closed the northbound lane of the freeway for several hours as troopers investigated the crash. As of now, no other details are available.
We offer our sincere condolences to the bereaved families and friends of Joel Hansen.
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