Numerous spin-outs were reported and chains are required on Mt. Baker Highway.
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Conditions were reported to be "dicey and icy" at the time of the crash.
The closure is to allow bicyclists to participate in a hill climb event on the road.
The section of road has been closed since the fall of 2020.
A WCSO deputy located the suspect vehicle near Acme as it was heading south on Valley Highway.
There appeared to be no one hit nor injured by the slide but there were vehicles on both sides.
The motorcycle hit a patch of loose dirt or gravel in the road and skidded into a pickup truck.
WSDOT said traffic was being alternated through 1 open lane at the scene of the crash as of 3pm.
The motorcyclist suffered serious injuries including a broken leg.