Crash claimed the life of a 39-year-old Vancouver woman
VANCOUVER – A 39-year-old woman was killed Sunday in a fatal jet ski crash on the Columbia River. On Tuesday, the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the woman as Vancouver resident Kira D. Donovan.
On Sunday (Oct. 9) at about 7:30 p.m., Vancouver Police, with assistance from the Vancouver Fire Department, Clark County Sheriff’s Office and Coast Guard marine units, responded to the west waterfront area for the report of a boating collision.
Donovan was riding a jet ski on the Columbia River westbound, and a male was riding a jet ski headed southbound when they collided. Donovan did not survive her injuries. The male and Donovan were not known to one another.
The Vancouver Police Traffic Unit began investigation and processed the male for possible impairment.
Stephen A. Lubeck, 29, was arrested and booked into the Clark County Jail for Vehicular Homicide and Operating a Vessel while Under the Influence.
Information provided by Vancouver Police Department.
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