News brief: Centralia man dead following crash near Pe Ell

Updated

By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter

CHEHALIS –  A 68-year-old Centralia man is dead after a single-vehicle wreck this morning on state Route 6 one mile west of Pe Ell.

Troopers called at 10:40 a.m. report Leonard D. Bridges was deceased at the scene.

Bridges was traveling westbound when his truck left the roadway to the right and struck some brush before re-entering the roadway and coming to rest blocking the westbound lane, according to the Washington State Patrol

His Ford Ranger pickup truck was described as totaled, but he had been wearing a seat belt, according to the state patrol. Bridges’ next-of-kin has been notified by the Lewis County Coroner’s Office, according to the investigating trooper.

Trooper Will Finn stated that all lanes were blocked near milepost 27, but the highway was cleared just about 3 p.m., according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

The cause of the collision is under investigation.

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2 Responses to “News brief: Centralia man dead following crash near Pe Ell”

  1. Doreen Bartley says:
    Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 5:26 pm

    So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all of you. Especially today tomorrow and the days to come.

  2. Cathleen Lombard says:
    Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 12:04 pm

    Rest In Peace my friend.we will all miss you !
    Thank-you for all of your hard work and dedication to our tribe