A motorcyclist was taken to Saint Michael Medical Center after a collision with an SUV near the intersection of NE Hoffs Drive and Brownsville Highway NE, near Poulsbo, Washington, on Sunday, October 11, 2026, shortly after 5 p.m. The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office responded. The rider was reportedly conscious and alert, and no one else was reported hurt. A blood draw was taken to determine his level of intoxication.
According to KIRO 7 News Seattle, the SUV driver told deputies he slowed at a stop sign before pulling onto NE Hoffs Drive when two motorcycles approached at speed. One swerved, and the second reportedly struck the SUV’s rear passenger-side panel. KIRO 7 reports the motorcyclist allegedly admitted to speeding and to drinking two beers, and that he faces a possible DUI charge. No charges have been confirmed as final, and the investigation is ongoing.
A motorcyclist was hospitalized after a collision with an SUV near Poulsbo in Kitsap County, Washington, on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Deputies responded to the area of NE Hoffs Drive and Brownsville Highway NE at about 5:15 p.m. According to the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office, the SUV driver said he slowed at a stop sign and pulled onto NE Hoffs Drive to turn left when two motorcycles approached at speed. One rider swerved, and the second motorcycle allegedly struck the SUV’s rear passenger-side panel.
KIRO 7 News Seattle reports that the motorcyclist was conscious and alert and was taken to Saint Michael Medical Center, where blood was drawn to measure his level of intoxication. The outlet reports he told deputies he had two beers and was speeding, and that he faces a possible DUI charge. No one else was injured, and the results of the blood draw had not been reported. Any charge remains an accusation, and the investigation is ongoing.
