Michael Timentwa Hospitalized, Martin Stanley Arrested on State Route 155 DUI Crash
Okanogan County, WA (February 15, 2021) – On Saturday, 18-year-old Michael Timentwa was injured, while police arrested 20-year-old Martin Stanley in a fatal DUI crash on State Route 155.
The fatal incident took place at 1:10 A.M.
A 1998 Ford F150 pick up was moving northbound on State Route 155 when it left the roadway.
Then, the vehicle swerved into the southbound lane, rolled off the northbound shoulder, and rested on its top.
Apparently, two of the passengers were not wearing seatbelts during the accident. Both of them were thrown from the vehicle.
One of the passengers was a 15-year-old girl who died at the crash scene.
The other passenger was 18-year-old Michael Timentwa. Rescuers took him to Mid Valley Hospital for injuries.
Meanwhile, police arrested Stanley, the driver. He is facing charges of vehicular homicide, vehicular assault, and DUI.
Responders also took him to Mid Valley Hospital for injuries.
We at Sweet Lawyers offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
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