Updated
By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
The Washington State Patrol is investigating a fatality collision a few miles east of Randle.
The wreck involved a compact car and a semi truck hauling a trailer, which was empty, according to the state patrol.
Lt. Shane Nelson said he believed it occurred around 11 a.m., but he is not the primary officer.
One lane of the roadway was still closed this afternoon on U.S. Highway 12 near Davis Creek Road, he said.
The truck driver, a male, was uninjured, according to Nelson.
The sole occupant of the car, 52-year-old Jay E. Sume of Randle, died at the scene, according to the Washington State Patrol.
According to the investigating trooper, Sume was heading eastbound and crossed the centerline; the oncoming 2010 Freightliner swerved to the right to avoid the car, but the car struck its trailer.
Sume’s 1993 Ford Escort was totaled.
The Freightliner had to be towed. It was driven by Michael J. Humphrey, 39, from Kelso, according to the state patrol.
The reason for the collision is unknown, and it’s unknown if any citations of charges may be filed.
Tags: By Sharyn L. Decker, news reporter
RIP good friend
Too sad my thought and prayers goes out to the family. Lost a great guy with a good Sence of humor. Pleasure working with him in the justice pit, the memories will not be forgotten.
My prayers go out to Mr Sume’s 3 boys and his wife during this time,,this is devastating
My heart goes out to his family. My husband was killed in an accident on hwy 12. I know what the family is going thru. Please do not post any rude remarks. You never know how it feels until you walk in their shoes.
The only semi I saw when passing through there a while after the accident was a Fosters Farms truck but I couldn’t tell for sure if it had any damage. Such a heartbreaking situation.
Name of trucking co.?