Douglas Sanders Dies in Pedestrian Accident on State Route 97 [Tonasket, CA]

Tonasket, CA (January 25, 2022) – On Sunday, 43-year-old Douglas Sanders died in a pedestrian collision on State Route 97.

Officers said the victim was walking southbound along the shoulder when he wandered onto the highway.

However, a 1994 Mazda pickup being driven by 21-year-old Ethan Smith, also of Tonasket, struck him.

Sanders died at the scene.  

On the other hand, Smith did not suffer injuries in the accident. Also, he did not face any charges in this collision.

The authorities are investigating this fatal collision.

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We at Sweet Lawyers would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the loved ones of Douglas Sanders. Our thoughts are with you during this challenging time.

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