Updated at 1:07 p.m. and 6:06 p.m.
By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
A 50-year-old Rochester woman was critically injured in a single-vehicle collision just west of Tenino last night in which her truck struck a fence.
Troopers called just before 7 p.m. to Old Highway 99 near Mima Acres Road found the 2002 Toyota pickup in a field, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Colleen L. Stuart was traveling westbound when her truck left the roadway to the right striking a fence, according to the state patrol. She was transported to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, according to Trooper Guy Gill.
The cause of the collision is under investigation.
There were no indications of alcohol or drug involvement, nor of excessive speed, Gill said. There were no witnesses, he said,
Stuart was struck in the head and neck by a fence board, he said.
“The chances of survival after that happens are very slim,” Gill said. “With these types of injuries, the chances are very slim.”
As of 12:26 p.m. today, she was still listed in critical condition by the hospital, according to Gill.
A Rochester woman with the same name, age 49, survived a collision that killed three others almost a year ago on Brooklyn Road in Grays Harbor County. It’s not clear if it’s the same woman.
Update: Gill reported at 5:48 p.m. today that Stuart passed away today.
Tags: By Sharyn L. Decker, news reporter
I am hoping not to be invasive or sound insensative, but I am hoping there will be an announcement of Colleens funeral services..there are many many friends and classmates from out of town that need to know as soon as possible so that they may be able to share with the family…thank you so much
Greggory Martin (Uncle), Jessica Brick (cousin), along with with travis bennet sustained fatal injuries on Brooklyn road, and Colleen Stuart aboard amazingly survived Jan 1st 2012.
ARTICLE FROM JAN 1st 2012
“The Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Office identified the deceased as driver, Gregory Martin, 52, of Rochester, and two passengers, Travis Bennett, 26, of Centralia, and Jessica Brick, 22, of Centralia. The other passenger, Colleen Stuart, 49, survived and was taken to Harborview after the crash.Chief Criminal Deputy Dave Pimentel said medical crews responded at about 5 p.m. Saturday to Brooklyn Road near Oakville. The 2004 Toyota Tacoma was driving eastbound about four miles from Garrard Creek Road when it crashed.The three victims were pronounced deceased at the scene. Pimentel said Stuart was airlifted to Harborview.A hospital spokeswoman said she was released on Jan. 1.The victims did not appear to be wearing seatbelts, Pimentel said. Investigators found alcohol in the vehicle and other evidence they may have been drinking”.
this is almost like the movie Final Destination…
For once I have to agree with DCE.
Think about you idiot you always have to get your stupid remarks in right or wrong. I have never saw a person that hated Law Enforcement as much as you .You should move to Mexico and see what dirty cops are all about.
Kiro 7’s website says that she did not make it.,
My young MALE cousin died in the Brooklyn accident that ms. stuart was in last year.
My heart is breaking… I don’t know what else to say.
Yes, this was the same woman as Cabinmom mentioned. Are there any updates on her status currently?
This is the same girl that survived the accident in Brooklyn, that her fiancee and a young girl died.
Usualy people get a wheels off of road way ticket for this activity. The police like to kick you when your down and give you a big fat ticket after you have already lost your vehicle.