The driver was partially ejected from the truck and was not wearing a seatbelt; he suffered life-threatening injuries
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday (Oct. 8) morning at about 8:30 a.m. in the area of Burton Rd. and NE 109th Avenue.
The driver of a Ford F-150 truck was heading westbound on Burton Rd., drove off the roadway, through chain link fencing and up an embankment toward I-205. The truck rolled back down the hill coming to a stop on the driver’s side. The driver was partially ejected from the truck and was not wearing a seatbelt. He suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
Speed and impairment are factors in the crash.
The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is continuing the investigation.
Information provided by the Vancouver Police Department.
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