Medics on scene pronounced one of the involved parties deceased after life-saving measures were not successful
On Wednesday (Aug. 7) at about 7:15 p.m., a witness called 9-1-1 to report a collision between two trucks in the 29700 block of NE Railroad Avenue near Yacolt.
The collision resulted in one of the trucks catching on fire and hitting a tree. Medics on scene pronounced one of the involved parties deceased after life-saving measures were not successful.
The Clark County Traffic Homicide Unit was called out and is conducting an investigation. This case is active pending further investigation.
Information provided by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
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