FORT ANN – A Whitehall man was killed while riding his motorcycle along Route 149 Friday night, Washington County deputies said.
Everett R. Mattison III, 36, of High Street was traveling east near Cartier Lane in Fort Ann before 10 p.m. with a small group of other riders when he lost control of the cycle, struck guardrails and was thrown from the bike, deputies said.
Lifesaving efforts were conducted, however Mattison succumbed to injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, deputies said.
Sheriff’s investigators are continuing to look into all aspects surrounding the accident including whether any contributing factors may have played a role.
A portion of Route 149 was closed for about three hours while the accident was cleared.
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