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Crash #2023530784 Crash #2023530784
Fatalities 2
State WASHINGTON
County COWLITZ
City KALAMA
Date Dec. 17, 2023
Time 1:32 a.m.
Google Maps(45.9717694, -122.8169111)
Street Name 1 I-5
Street Name 2 nan
WeatherFog, Smog, Smoke
Number of Vehicles 1
Number of Vehicles in Transport 1
Number of Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles 2
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport 2
Number of Persons in Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Nonmotorists 0
Route Signing Interstate
Rural / Urban Urban
Functional System Interstate
Road Owner State Highway Agency
National Highway System Part of the National Highway System
Special Jurisdiction No Special Jurisdiction (Includes National Forests Since 2008)
Milepoint 270
First Harmful Event Railway Vehicle
Manner of Collision First Harmful Event was Not a Collision with Motor Vehicle In-Transport
At Intersection No
Relation to Junction Non-Junction
Type of Intersection Not an Intersection
Relation to Road On Roadside
Work Zone None
Light Condition Dark - Not Lighted
Atmospheric Condition Fog, Smog, Smoke
School Bus Related False
Rail Grade Crossing ID 0000000
Arrived At Hospital Hour 88
Arrived at Hospital Minute 88
Crash Related FactorNone Noted
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Persons

Person #1 in Vehicle #1 Person #1 in Vehicle #1
Age 33 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseNone Used/Not Applicable
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedDeployed - Front
EjectionTotally Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Unknown
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementReported as Unknown
Alcohol Test GivenTest Given
Alcohol Test TypeBlood Test
Alcohol Test Result0.072
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedTest Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteDied at Scene
Month of DeathDecember
Day of Death17
Year of Death2023
Hour of Death1
Minute of Death32
Lag Hours0
Lag Minutes0
Non Motorist Device TypeNot Applicable
Non Motorist Device MotorizationNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNo
HispanicNon-Hispanic
Race White
Person Related Factor None Noted
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Person #2 in Vehicle #1 Person #2 in Vehicle #1
Age 23 year(s) old
SexFemale
Person TypePassenger of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Right Side
Restraint System UseShoulder and Lap Belt Used
Restraint System MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedReported as Deployment Unknown
EjectionTotally Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Unknown
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNot Reported
Alcohol Test GivenTest Given
Alcohol Test TypeBlood Test
Alcohol Test Result0.166
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedTest Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteDied at Scene
Month of DeathDecember
Day of Death17
Year of Death2023
Hour of Death1
Minute of Death32
Lag Hours0
Lag Minutes0
Non Motorist Device TypeNot Applicable
Non Motorist Device MotorizationNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNo
HispanicNon-Hispanic
Race White
Person Related Factor None Noted
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Moving Vehicles

Vehicle #1 Vehicle #1
Fatalities 2
Number of Occupants 2
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Audi
Body Type 2-Door Sedan/Hardtop/Coupe
NCSA Model 50
Registration State Washington
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Was Registered Owner
VIN WUAKBAFX4J79
Model Year 2018
VPIC Make ID 582
VPIC Model ID 3789
VPIC Body Class Coupe
Body Class Not Applicable
Lower Weight Rating Class 1: 6,000 lbs or less (2,722 kg or less)
Upper Weight Rating Class 1: 6,000 lbs or less (2,722 kg or less)
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID 0.0
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 70
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override Not Applicable
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point Unknown
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Railway Vehicle
Fire Occurence False
Automated Driving System Present Not Reported
Automated Driving System Level Not Reported
Automated Driving System Engaged Not Reported
Driver Drinking Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Washington
Driver Zip Code 98325
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status Valid
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 72
Driver Weight 185
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) 0
Previous BAC Suspensions 0
Previous Other Suspensions 0
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 0
Previous Other Moving Violations 0
Month of Oldest Violation No Record
Year of Oldest Violation 0
Month of Newest Violation No Record
Year of Newest Violation 0
Speeding Related Yes, Too Fast for Conditions
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Divided, Positive Median Barrier
Total Lanes in Roadway Three Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Dry
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
Pre Event Movement Going Straight
Critical Precrash Event THIS VEHICLE LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO: Disabling Vehicle Failure (e.g., Wheel Fell off)
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Unknown/Not Reported
Precrash Stability Precrash Stability Unknown
Pre-impact Location Departed Roadway
Crash Type CATEGORY I: SINGLE DRIVER - Right Roadside Departure
Vehicle Related Factor None Noted
Driver Related Factor Aggressive Driving
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations None
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Driver Did Not Maneuver to Avoid
Vehicle Factors Tires
Damaged Areas 1 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 2 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 3 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 4 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 5 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 6 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 7 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 8 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 9 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 10 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 11 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Damaged Areas Top
Damaged Areas Undercarriage
Driver Distracted Not Reported
Driver Impaired Not Reported
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Crash Events

Event #1 Event #1
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsEquipment Failure (Blown Tire, Brake Failure, etc.)
Event #2 Event #2
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsRan off Road - Right
Event #3 Event #3
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsVehicle Went Airborne
Event #4 Event #4
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactReported as Unknown
Sequence of EventsRailway Vehicle

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