38-year-old man identified as motorcyclist who died in Hillyard crash

May 24—A motorcyclist who died in a crash Tuesday afternoon in Hillyard was identified as 38-year-old Jayme Scamolla, according to the Spokane County Medical Examiner's Office.

The office determined Scamolla died from multiple blunt force injuries and ruled the death an accident.

Initial information revealed Scamolla was traveling north on Rebecca Street as the road begins an "S"-shaped turn near Queen Avenue, and the rider lost control, police said in a news release. Speed appeared to be a factor in the crash.

Police's Major Crimes Unit and traffic investigators responded to investigate.

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