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On 12/3/2018 at 9:02am, Clark County Fire District 10 and CCSO Personnel responded to a single vehicle collision in the 34900 block of NE Kelly Road, in Yacolt. Upon arrival, they discovered a full size pickup had struck a tree off the roadway, and was upside down. The single occupant, a young male, was pronounced dead at the scene. A witness described seeing the vehicle "fishtailing" on icy roads prior to the crash.
The deceased driver of the vehicle is a 17 year old male juvenile. His family has been notified and has requested his name not be made public at this time. CCSO is respecting their request. The Sheriff's Office Traffic Unit is investigating this collision.
As a tragic reminder, many Clark County roadways that did not dry yesterday froze over last night. We ask that drivers use extreme caution when traveling, especially during this week of freezing temperatures.
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