Glenn George Dies in Tragic Collision on SR 26

Bicyclist Killed in SR 26 Collision Near Lacrosse

Whitman County, WA (May 17, 2025) — 42-year-old Bicyclist Glenn George died after a vehicle struck him Sunday night on State Route 26 in Whitman County, about two miles southeast of Lacrosse.

Authorities said George was riding westbound near the fog line around 11 p.m. on May 10 when a Chevrolet Cobalt hit him. Both George and the vehicle came to rest on the westbound shoulder following the crash.

Emergency responders pronounced George dead at the scene. Officials said he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.

The driver, 55-year-old Christopher Finnestead, and a passenger were wearing seatbelts and were not injured. Authorities later booked Finnestead into the Whitman County Jail for driving with a suspended license in the third degree. Officials also impounded the vehicle involved in the crash.

Sweet Lawyers extends sincere condolences to the family and friends of Glenn George during this difficult time.

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