One woman critically injured, one man injured, and John Reinard Owens, 30, arrested after high-speed car collision on West Bakerview Road in Bellingham, Washington
Modified Date:
Thu, 03/03/2016 - 3:06pmAccident Date:
Sunday, January 10, 2016
One critical, one arrested after T-bone crash in Bellingham
Police believe the car, a gray ’06 Hyundai Azera, exited onto Northwest Avenue. Moments later, at West Bakerview Road, the northbound car smashed into a gray 1990 Volvo station wagon carrying a young couple that had just left the airport, said Bellingham Police Sgt. Mike Scanlon.
Man jailed after fleeing T-bone crash in Bellingham
This is the fourth time Owens has been booked into jail since late November 2015. Other recent charges include unlawful carrying of a weapon, second-degree criminal impersonation, driving under the influence, and failure to appear for a court date.
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Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
John Reinard Owens
Roadway:
West Bakerview RoadCity:
Bellingham, WACounty:
Whatcom County, WAArea:
Everett-Bellingham WA
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