Duane M. Martin, 58, and Rita L. Lyman, 66, killed in head-on collision with gravel truck on U.S. 101 near Shelton, Washington

Modified Date: 
Thu, 09/08/2022 - 11:42am
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Multiple people dead, injured Wednesday in gravel truck wreck near Shelton

The crash occurred when a driver in a Mazda crossed over center line and struck a gravel truck head on, spilling gravel over the roadway. 

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Troopers believe the suspect was driving south, near milepost 346, when he crossed the centerline and glanced off the dump truck driven by Martin, which likely took evasive measures, rotated counter-clockwise and tipped on its passenger side.

People Involved: 
Duane M. Martin
Rita L. Lyman
Roadway: 
U.S. 101