The King County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a crash involving a motorcycle and a small SUV, which took place at 5 p.m. today in the 4600 block of South 272 Street.

When Kent firefighters and King County Paramedics arrived at the crash they performed CPR on the adult male motorcycle rider, who they were unable to revive and who was pronounced dead at the scene. The adult female driver of the SUV was not injured in the crash.

Several witnesses were also on scene to help sheriff deputies in their investigation. A chaplain from the South King Fire and Rescue also assisted at the scene.

S. 272 Street will be closed in both directions between Lake Fenwick Road and 42 Ave. S. for at least several hours to all traffic while the investigation is in progress.