POULSBO – The man killed when he was struck by a pickup truck while riding a skateboard on a street at night has been identified as Bradley Michael Seelye, 34, of Poulsbo.
The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office reports that Seelye was declared dead at the scene by Poulsbo Fire Department medics. The crash was reported at 9:46 p.m. July 14 and occurred on the 3600 block of NE Lincoln Road between Big Rock Lane NE and Hidden Springs Lane NE, approximately two-thirds of a mile east of the Poulsbo city limits.
The driver, a 26-year-old man from Poulsbo, was interviewed at the scene by investigators and released.
The 26-year-old Poulsbo man was driving a 2003 Dodge Dakota truck eastbound on NE Lincoln Road. The truck crested a rise in the road and was headed downhill when it struck Seelye, who was riding a skateboard in the middle of the lane of travel, sheriff’s spokesman Deputy Scott Wilson reported.
“The motorist stopped the truck immediately to investigate,” Wilson reported. “Sheriff’s traffic investigators found no evidence of impairment on the part of the driver.” No other persons or vehicles were involved.
The county’s forensic pathologist performed an autopsy on Seelye and determined that the cause of death was from multiple blunt force injuries. Toxicology results from Washington State Patrol Forensic Laboratory Services will take approximately six to eight weeks for the test results to be made available to sheriff’s traffic deputies. Meanwhile, the investigation continues.
“The manner of death is classified as accidental,” Wilson reported. “The collision occurred during hours of darkness, on a semi-rural roadway, with no street lighting.” He added, “Seelye was attired in dark clothing and wearing a backpack. He was not wearing protective safety equipment.”
The roadway was closed to through traffic for more than four hours.
Persons with information about this collision should contact Deputy Andrew Aman, sheriff’s traffic unit, at 360-337-4634. Reference: Kitsap County Sheriff’s case report K16-006761.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (www.cpsc.gov) recommend skateboarders wear protective gear when riding, especially a helmet. Stay clear of moving vehicles. Don’t ride where you are likely to encounter traffic. Never hitch a ride (“skitch”) onto a moving vehicle. Inspect and adjust your board before you ride.
