Clark County Sheriff's Office Traffic Unit Investigates Fatal Collision Involving Stolen Truck (Photo) - 03/28/23

3/28/2023 Update:

The driver of the vehicle involved in this incident has been identified as Corey Hermance of Camas, WA.  This case is currently under investigation by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit.

On 3/26/23 at approximately 1230 hrs a witness called 911 to report hearing a collision near the 35000 block of NE Washougal River Rd, Clark County, WA.   They were able to locate a truck that had driven off the roadway into a tree. First responders arrived and found the single occupant of the vehicle with significant injuries.  The unidentified male driver was transported to PeaceHealth Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.  The vehicle, a white Ford Ranger, had been reported stolen out of Portland on 3/25/23. The vehicle owner has been notified of its involvement in the collision.  Identification of the decedent will be done by the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office. This case is active pending further investigation by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit.  Additional information may be released later, pending further investigation.