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Washougal man dies in motorcycle crash

John Hess, 64, remembered as ‘selfless, respected’

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A 64-year-old Washougal man died in a motorcycle crash in eastern Washington on Aug. 10.

John Hess was riding a motorcycle on Highway 12 near Pomeroy, Washington, when he left the roadway and crashed into a ditch, according to the Washington State Patrol. He was taken to Garfield County Memorial Hospital, where he died.

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