Updated at 11:14 a.m.
By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
A young man lying on a dark county road west of Chehalis is dead after being struck by a full-sized SUV overnight.
Deputies, troopers and aid were called about 2:30 a.m. to Brockway Road near Chilvers, about a mile west of Interstate 5.
The individual, who appeared to be in his 20s, was wearing dark clothing and had no identification on him, just a cell phone, according to responders.
The Washington State Patrol is investigating.
A 50-year-old Onalaska woman was northbound on Brockway and rounded slight right hand curve when she hit him, according to the state patrol.
“As for why they were laying on the road, that may be something we may never know,” Trooper Ryan Tanner said this morning.
Tanner said his identity is a mystery, but Lewis County Coroner Warren McLeod said later his people worked through the night to figure out who he is and were in the process of notifying his next-of-kin.
He is Tyler Gonzalez, 16, of Chehalis, McLeod said. He does not live in that neighborhood.
The 2006 Lincoln Navigator sustained minor damage, the individual suffered significant trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the state patrol and Lewis County Fire District 6.
No charges are expected, according to the state patrol, and it’s unknown if drugs or alcohol may have been involved.
An autopsy is scheduled for Monday, according to the coroner.
Tags: By Sharyn L. Decker, news reporter
Someone died – very sad. But what happened? Was he drunk, passed out in the road? Would it be any different than if he was drunk driving and wrapped his car around a tree? Did he have a a diabetic episode, or other health-related issue that caused this and it was truly an accident?
Maybe an update to the article would help?
Our prayers go out to his family…let us all remember this was terrible accident and this family needs the support of there city..there is a acct set up to help family to pay funeral cost the info is on the Facebook page for –Lewis county sirens–
U will be missed dearly and we all love you no matter how well we knew you taken way to soon 🙁 RIP our schools falling apart with the loss of you we all miss you Tyler
much love and respect to you tyler i will love and miss you.. your gone but never forgotten youll always be in my heart . I LOVE YOU LITTLE COUSIN.
Brandie, any idea on what happened, or can you say? Sorry for all involved. thanks
I lost one of my best friends..its crazy thinking I was just with you hours before…i love you and will miss you forever. Tyler, I’m glad with I got to spend your last day with you. I love you always.
My prayers go out to both families. What a terrible accident for the driver.
Tragedy for all…sorry for your loss.
This breaks my heart my prayers go out to his mother
Such a horrible loss! You were a very important part of my life. You will never be forgotten, I love you Ty! RIP sweetie!
RestInPeace Ty!!!
Youll FOREVER be in my heart <3