Vancouver Police investigate fatal traffic collision
A high-speed collision in Vancouver resulted in the death of an 18-year-old passenger and left the 21-year-old driver with life-threatening injuries, with alcohol and speed being identified as contributing factors in the crash.
By Clark County Today · June 5, 2023
A high-speed collision in Vancouver resulted in the death of an 18-year-old passenger and left the 21-year-old driver with life-threatening injuries, with alcohol and speed being identified as contributing factors in the crash.
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An 18-year-old passenger was killed and 21-year-old driver sustained life-threatening injuries
VANCOUVER – On Sunday (June 4) at about 9 p.m., Vancouver Police Department units responded to the 3000 block of Columbia Way for the report of a single vehicle collision. The vehicle hit a tree at high speed, ejecting the 21-year-old driver and killing the 18-year-old passenger.
The driver was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is continuing the investigation and alcohol and speed are factors in the crash.
Photo courtesy Vancouver Police Department
Information provided by Vancouver Police Department.
