City of Vancouver, WA

10/10/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/10/2024 11:34

Vancouver Police investigate single-vehicle crash

Vancouver Police investigate single-vehicle crash

October 10, 2024

The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred yesterday morning at approximately 8:30 a.m., in the area of Burton Rd./NE 109th Avenue. The driver of a Ford F-150 truck was heading westbound on Burton Rd., drove off the roadway, through chain link fencing and up an embankment toward I-205. The truck rolled back down the hill coming to a stop on the driver's side. The driver was partially ejected from the truck and was not wearing a seatbelt. He suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

Speed and impairment are factors in the crash.

The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is continuing the investigation.