The Washington State Patrol reported a motor vehicle accident in Fairfield.
The officials stated that a 2005 Mini Cooper was traveling north on State Route 27 when it struck a truck driven by 56-year-old Jeffrey W. Gunderson.
The officials identified the mini cooper driver as 27-year-old Anthony J. Silva.
Officials stated that Silva was traveling at a high speed which led to his death.
The crash happened at around 8:20 p.m. in the southern Spokane County town.
The WSP are suspecting impairment to be the factor involved in the fatal crash.
The officials confirmed that Silva was not following the safety protocols at the time of the crash.
Gunderson was not injured in the crash reported the WSP.
More information will be provided following the investigation.
October 10, 2022
Source: Spokesman