22-Year-Old Stanwood Man Fatally Injured in Accident near Bow Hill Road
BOW, WA (August 9, 2018) – A man was killed in a multi-car crash on the 5 Freeway, late Thursday evening. The coroner’s office later identified the deceased victim as 22-year-old Chase Blair of Stanwood.
According to Washington State Patrol, the collision took place around 11:15 PM near Bow Hill Road. The initial accident initially began when backed up traffic was created by a nearby wildfire.
Blair was stopped in his 2002 Ford Focus when a speeding Chevrolet Silverado crashed into the back of his vehicle. Emergency responders arrived at the crash site and pronounced him dead at the scene. He died from blunt force injuries. The driver of the Chevy was injured and transported to the Skagit Valley Hospital for treatment.
Three other cars were involved in the incident, but no other injuries have been reported at this time. The identities of the other drivers have not yet been disclosed to the public.
The fatal collision remains under investigation by the authorities.
Sending our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Chase Blair. We stand one with them as they grieve for their loss. May he rest in peace.
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