Mark Nieman, Natasha Neiman, and Diane Coughlin Killed in Head-On Crash on Highway 26 [Hatton, WA]

Three Killed, Identified in Hatton Head-On Accident

 
HATTON, WA (July 18, 2023) — Three people died and one person sustained injuries in a head-on car crash on Highway 26 on Friday, June 30.
 
The fatal victims were identified as 53-year-old Mark R. Nieman, 24-year-old Natasha Neiman, both from Des Moines, Washington, and 68-year-old Diane Coughlin.
 
According to Washington State Patrol, the crash took place on Highway 26 around four miles west of Hatton near Williams Road shortly before 1:30 p.m. Troopers said a small pickup truck traveled eastbound on Highway 26 before it crossed the center line and struck a westbound SUV head-on.
 
The impact of the crash caused the pickup truck to catch fire. A trooper who responded to the scene attempted to extricate the driver from the pickup truck before the blaze. However, the fire became too intense, and the trooper was unable to free the occupants.
 
Both occupants in the pickup truck – identified as Mark and Natasha Neiman – died at the scene.
 
A passenger in the SUV – identified as Coughlin – also died at the scene.
 
The driver, 65-year-old James E. Coughlin, has been transported to the East Adams Rural Hospital in Ritzville.
 
The investigation of the crash is still underway.

Our sincerest sympathies to the loved ones of the deceased victim.

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