Andrea Nelson Jailed after Crash on State Route 507 [Thurston County, WA]

Douglas Coble, Gary Hammer, and Andrea Nelson Involved in Three-Vehicle Collision near Vail Road SE

THURSTON COUNTY, WA (October 3, 2018) – A woman was arrested after a multi-car crash on State Route 507, early Wednesday evening. The suspect was later identified as 29-year-old Andrea Nelson of Puyallup.

According to the Washington State Patrol, the three-vehicle collision took place at approximately 5:00 PM near Vail Road SE.

According to Police officials, Nelson was driving northbound along the highway when she hit a southbound vehicle in the left turn lane, driven by 70-year-old Gary Hammer of Yelm. After the initial collision, Nelson continued driving and hit another car, driven by 53-year-old Douglas Coble, also of Yelm. Due to the impact of the crash, Coble’s car veered off the road and into a nearby ditch.

Nelson was taken to Capital Medical Center in Olympia for precautionary reasons. She was later arrested on a vehicular assault charge. No other injuries were reported in the incident. No further details related to the incident were disclosed by officials, as they continue to investigate.

When behind the wheel of a vehicle, always be on the lookout for other motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists on the road. By driving carefully and paying attention to your surroundings, you can prevent dangerous accidents, keeping yourself and others safe.

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