Tyler Patton Higdon Arrested in Fatal Crash on Goodwin Road [Whatcom County, WA]

Whatcom County, WA (November 2, 2024) On Halloween night, an 11-year-old passenger was killed while another person was hurt in a fatal crash on Goodwin Road that led to the arrest of 30-year-old Tyler Patton Higdon.

According to the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, the tragic Halloween crash happened at about 6 p.m. at the intersection of Goodwin and South Pass roads.

Reports say that a tragic collision in rural Whatcom County resulted in the death of an 11-year-old child and left another passenger in critical condition.

Officials arrested Higdon and is being held without bail on charges of vehicular homicide, DUI, reckless driving, and vehicular assault.

Authorities say that a sheriff’s deputy was on-site and witnessed the collision. Emergency personnel from multiple agencies responded.

According to initial reports, a vehicle with four occupants was attempting to turn left onto Goodwin Road from South Pass Road when it was struck by Higdon’s eastbound BMW.

The impact ejected an 18-year-old passenger, who was critically injured. Tragically, an 11-year-old passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. The vehicle’s other two occupants were injured and transported to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center.

Officials confirmed that alcohol is suspected to be a factor, and witnesses indicated that Higdon’s vehicle was speeding. Higdon received hospital treatment before deputies took him into custody. Three ambulances were dispatched, and a sheriff’s deputy escorted one of them to the hospital, according to Pulse Point.

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Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the young child who tragically lost their life in the fatal crash on Goodwin Road. We wish peace and healing to all those affected.

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