17-Year-Old Driver Involved in Fatal Accident on SW Lake Flora Road in Port Orchard
PORT ORCHARD, WA (July 26, 2024) – The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a 70-year-old man from South Kitsap died in a bicycle accident on SW Lake Flora Road on July 4.
The Washington State Patrol said the collision happened at Hidden Acres Place around 10:50 AM. Based on a report, the man was riding his bicycle on a dirt portion of the road at the time of the crash.
Due to unknown reasons, the passenger side of a vehicle hit him
As a result, the man suffered grave injuries in the incident. When Sheriff’s deputies and South Kitsap Fire and Rescue crews arrived, the victim was dead at the scene.
Officials did not take the 17-year-old driver into police custody. She did not show any signs of impairment when speaking with law enforcement.
At this point, an investigation into the case is ongoing. In addition, no other details are available.
We offer our sincere condolences to the bereaved family and friends of the victim.
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