Three people were hospitalized after a motorcycle and a Subaru Crosstrek collided head-on on State Route 503 in Cowlitz County, Washington, on Saturday evening, September 26, 2026. The crash happened shortly before 5:30 p.m. near Milepost 41 and Cape Horn Creek. The motorcyclist was flown to the hospital by Life Flight, and his condition had not been released. The two people in the Subaru, both from Cougar, were also taken to the hospital.
According to KPTV, the Washington State Patrol said the motorcyclist was allegedly speeding north on a Yamaha when he crossed the center line and struck the southbound Subaru. KPTV reports the cause is still under investigation and that charges are pending against the motorcyclist. The Reflector reported that troopers said no drugs or alcohol were involved and that both vehicles were considered totaled. These details come from early reports and may change as the investigation continues.
