2 dead after car crash with a Washington State Patrol trooper, authorities say

2024-12-24 04:17:15 source: category:Finance

SEATTLE (AP) — Two people were killed in a car crash with a Washington State Patrol trooper just west of Seattle, authorities said Saturday evening. The trooper was not seriously injured in the Saturday crash, but was transported to a hospital as a precaution.

The Mason County Coroner identified the two killed as Washington residents Charles Ferree, 72, and Deolia Blandford, 49, on Sunday.

The trooper, who has not been identified, was driving on U.S. 101 with emergency lights and sirens on when the trooper T-boned a Toyota Prius at an intersection, said Deputy Matt Colbenson, spokesperson for the Mason County Sheriff’s Office.

Washington State Patrol released a brief statement Saturday about the crash and declined to comment, citing the agency’s own involvement in the case.

The sheriff’s office is leading the investigation.

More:Finance

Recommend

The View's Sara Haines Walks Off After Whoopi Goldberg's NSFW Confession

Whoopi Goldberg isn’t afraid to get a little risqué.During a segment on the Nov. 13 episode of The V

Washington Post workers prepare for historic strike amid layoffs and contract negotiations

Hundreds of journalists and staffers at The Washington Post are going on strike for 24 hours on Thur

Air quality had gotten better in parts of the U.S. — but wildfire smoke is reversing those improvements, researchers say

Wildfires in the U.S. have caused a decline in air quality and an increase of deaths in parts of the