News brief: Driver hits freeway divider, passes away

By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter

CHEHALIS – Responders were called for a cardiac arrest involving a motorist whose car came to rest along the center barrier on Interstate 5 in Napavine yesterday evening.

Troopers called at 7:53 p.m. determined the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo entered the northbound lanes at Rush Road, and crossed two lanes of traffic, continuing down along the concrete barrier until it came to a stop, according to the Washington State Patrol.

No other vehicles were hit.

The state patrol indicated the 68-year-old man from Enumclaw died from a possible medical event. Newaukum Valley Fire and Rescue described the call as for a cardiac arrest.

Kenneth W. Smith’s next-of-kin was notified and his car impounded, according to the state patrol.

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One Response to “News brief: Driver hits freeway divider, passes away”

  1. whyhere says:
    Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 8:50 pm

    Really The car was impounded.. that’s what this family needs right now come on… get real.