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Lewiston man injured in motorcycle crash early Saturday morning

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A Lewiston man suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a motorcycle crash in Clarkston on Saturday morning. First responders arrived around 7 a. m. after the rider was discovered in a parking lot on the 1000 block of 16th Avenue. The motorcycle had been traveling eastbound on Fleshman Way when it left the road and collided with a 6-foot chain-link fence.

The rider remained at the crash site for several hours before a passerby noticed him and called for help. No other injuries were reported, although a parked vehicle sustained minor damage. The Asotin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident, with speed believed to be a contributing factor. The local fire district reported that the crash occurred early Saturday morning, highlighting the need for motorcycle safety awareness. Clarkston has seen an increase in motorcycle traffic, which raises concerns about road safety for all users.

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