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Grant Strinden, 23, killed when tree falls on his car during high winds in Sultan, Washington

Modified Date: 
Wed, 10/19/2016 - 9:59am
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Man killed when tree hits car in Wash.

SULTAN, Wash. (AP) - A man in his mid-20s is dead after a tree toppled by high winds crashed into his car in Snohomish County. Sultan Fire Chief Merlin Halvorson says the tree landed on the car's roof directly over the driver's seat, and the man was killed instantly. The death came as rain and high winds snarled traffic and knocked out power to more than 100,000 people in the Puget Sound area. Puget Sound Energy reported nearly 129,000 customers out of service. The Washington State Patrol closed Interstate 90 between Vantage and George after a dust storm blotted out any visibility.

Friends grieve for 23-year-old man killed when tree crushed his car during storm

It’s the question a lot of people are asking after finding out Grant Strinden died in Tuesday's storm. Sheriff’s investigators say the tree came down and struck Strinden’s car as he drove on Ben Howard Road. That road remains closed Wednesday night.

If you’d like to donate to the Strinden family, visithttps://www.gofundme.com/GrantStrinden

What you need to know after a serious Snohomish County car accident

When someone has been seriously injured in a car crash in Snohomish County, they are faced with unexpected medical costs and lost income. In the weeks and months following a car accident, injured people and their families can be overwhelmed as they struggle to manage day­-to­-day living.

After a serious or fatal car collision, it is crucial to quickly get the information needed to make good decisions. Getting appropriate medical treatment is just one aspect of healing. Finding help in handling the insurance claim that will begin financial recovery is another.

If the injuries are serious or if you have questions about what you should do, it is best to contact an experienced Snohomish County car accident attorney for a free, no­-obligation consultation. Serious injury accident claims are difficult to handle without the assistance of a lawyer who understands the process and can obtain the highest possible settlement. Learn more about Snohomish County car accident claims here.

Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Weather Conditions
People Involved: 
Grant Strinden
City: 
Sultan, WA
County: 
Snohomish County, WA
Area: 
Everett-Bellingham WA

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