Claudio Bernal Dead, Tomas Floresteran and Carolina Garcia Injured in Head-On Accident on Highway 28 [Douglas County, WA]

Claudio Bernal Killed after Douglas County Head-On Accident on Highway 28

 
DOUGLAS COUNTY, WA (August 11, 2024) — 32-year-old Claudio Navarro Bernal, of Bridgeport, died in a head-on accident on Saturday, July 27.
 
According to the Washington State Patrol, the crash occurred on Highway 28, east of Quincy, just after 2:30 a.m.
 
WSP said 40-year-old Tomas Floresteran, of Quincy, drove a 2023 Toyota Tacoma eastbound on Highway 28. At the same time, Navarro Bernal drove a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta westbound on the highway. He then crossed the center line and crashed head-on into Floresteran.
 
Both vehicles came to a stop and fully blocked Highway 28.
 
Responding officers pronounced Navarro Bernal dead at the scene. He was the only occupant of the Volkswagen.
 
Floresteran was with a single passenger identified as 42-year-old Carolina Cortez Garcia, also from Quincy. Both suffered unspecified but non-fatal injuries. Paramedics brought them both to Central Washington Hospital.
 
The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Claudio Bernal during this difficult time.

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