Updated at 5:48 p.m.
By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
A 70-year-old Cottage Grove, Ore. man was killed upon impact when his car traveling at a high rate of speed slammed into a concrete wall in Vader this morning.
Deputies and troopers responding about 11:30 a.m. found the vehicle was southbound on Winlock-Vader Road and failed to stop at the stop sign, crossing state Route 506 and hitting the wall in front of a former gas station, according to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office.
Chief Civil Deputy Stacy Brown said the driver was ejected.
A dog that was with him survived with a possible broken back, and is being treated, according to Brown.
Brown said it’s not yet clear why the collision occurred. Law enforcement officers remain on the scene investigating, she said.
Trooper Will Finn, a spokesperson from the Washington State Patrol, said there were no signs of braking.
The Lewis County Coroner’s Office will be attempting to locate next-of-kin, before which the man’s name would not be released.
Tags: By Sharyn L. Decker, news reporter
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More praying, like it does any good.
I saw this today..a very sad scene ..he might have had some health problems such as a possible heart attack before impact..prayers for him , his family, & his dog..
I’m guessing the dog was unrestrained and possibly distracting the driver. Sad all around. My prayers go out to the family.