Sammuel Thompson, 20, dead following fiery crash between car and semi on SR 195 in Colfax, Washington
One dead in two vehicle crash near Colfax
According to the Washington State Patrol, a 1998 Toyota Camry, driven by Sammuel Thompson, 20, of Colfax was northbound on SR 195 at Albion Road when his vehicle crossed the centerline and hit a 2012 Peterbilt semi-truck head on in the southbound lane.
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Thompson was pronounced dead at the scene while the semi driver was uninjured.
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