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Zachary Ty Johnston Obituary: 24-Year-Old Remembered After Tragic Motorcycle Crash in Auburn, Washington

Zachary Ty Johnston, 24, of Kent, Washington, died on September 28, 2026, following a motorcycle crash on State Route 167 in Auburn. His passing has brought sadness to those who knew him, as family and friends mourn his loss and remember his life.

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Zachary Ty Johnston Obituary: 24-Year-Old Remembered After Tragic Motorcycle Crash in Auburn, Washington

Zachary Ty Johnston, a 24-year-old resident of Kent, Washington, is being remembered following his death in a motorcycle crash in Auburn.

According to reports, the collision occurred around 12:46 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2026, on southbound State Route 167, north of the State Route 18 interchange.

Authorities reported that Johnston was riding a motorcycle when it collided with a car travelling in the same direction. He was thrown from the motorcycle and died at the scene. Investigators stated that he was wearing a U.S. Department of Transportation-compliant helmet.

The Washington State Patrol identified speed and an improper lane change as contributing factors in the collision. The driver of the car was not injured. Authorities reported that the driver faces a vehicular homicide charge.

The King County Medical Examiner’s Office identified Johnston on September 29, 2026, and listed multiple blunt force injuries as the cause of death.

As news of his passing spreads, family members, friends and others who knew Zachary are left to mourn his loss. His death at the age of 24 is a painful reminder of how suddenly lives can change.

We extend our sincere condolences to Zachary’s family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time. May his memory bring comfort to those who hold him dear.