Both cases remain active pending further investigation by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit and Patrol Division
Last week the Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) responded to two separate fatal motor vehicle collisions.
On Thursday (Aug. 14) at about 6:22 p.m., CCSO deputies were dispatched to a collision between a truck and a motorcycle resulting in significant injuries to the Motorcycle rider near the 3900 block of NE 78th Street, Vancouver. The injured rider was transported to PeaceHealth hospital where they later succumbed to their injuries.
CCSO Traffic Homicide Detectives were called out to investigate the scene. Impairment is not believed to be a factor in the collision.
On Friday (Aug. 15) about 9:16 a.m., CCSO deputies were dispatched to a collision between a truck and a pedestrian resulting in significant injuries at the Fred Meyer at 7700 NE Highway 99, Vancouver. The injured pedestrian was transported to PeaceHealth hospital where they later succumbed to their injuries.
CCSO Traffic Homicide Detectives will be investigating the incident. Impairment is not believed to be a factor in the collision.
Both cases remain active pending further investigation by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit and Patrol Division. Additional information may be released at a later date, pending further investigation.
Information provided by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
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