Taylor Crepeau and Andrew Friedt Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Northeast 23rd Street [VANCOUVER, WA]

2 Teens Fatally Struck by Car while Crossing Northeast 23rd Street in Vancouver

 
VANCOUVER, WA (January 21, 2020) – Two teens died in a pedestrian crash Tuesday morning in Vancouver.
 
The crash happened around 6:29 a.m. near the intersection of Northeast 23rd Street and 112th Avenue.
 
According to authorities, both teens were wearing dark clothing when they stepped off of a curb and into the road. The driver of a green Chevrolet pickup truck told police he did not see the teens in time to brake before impact.
 
As a result, the two victims suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene.
 
The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office identified them Wednesday as 14-year-old Taylor Crepeau and 17-year-old Andrew Friedt, both of Vancouver.
 
Evergreen School District confirmed to KGW that the Crepeau was an eighth-grade student at Wy’east Middle School.
 
Friedt previously attended Mountain View High School, but had not been enrolled for this school year.
 
Police said the driver, a 19-year-old man, remained on scene. Impairment is not believed to be a factor in the crash, which remains under investigation.

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No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Our deepest condolences and sympathies are with the loved ones of Taylor Crepeau and Andrew Friedt.

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