The driver, once released from the hospital, is facing charges including three counts of Vehicular Assault and Minor Consuming
VANCOUVER – On Saturday (Aug. 12) at about 12:42 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 3900 block of SE 192nd Avenue.
The 19-year-old driver was headed southbound on SE 192nd Avenue and crashed into a tree. The driver and his three passengers, one who was ejected from the vehicle and was located by responding emergency personnel in a field 40-50 feet from where the vehicle crashed, were all transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.
The Vancouver Police Traffic Unit is investigating. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash.
The driver, once released from the hospital, is facing charges including three counts of Vehicular Assault and Minor Consuming.
The investigation is continuing.
Information provided by Vancouver Police Department.
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