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Fatal Motorcycle Collision Investigated in Seattle's SODO Neighborhood

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The SODO neighborhood in Seattle was the site of a fatal collision on Thursday, which is currently under investigation by the police.

The accident involved a sport utility vehicle, a flatbed truck, and a motorcycle. Sadly, the motorcyclist, a 40-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the SUV sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital, while the driver of the flatbed truck was uninjured.

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