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One Transported For Injuries After 3 Car Collision on SR 12 Elma Friday

A 33-year-old Montesano woman was westbound State Route 12 Friday evening just before 5:00 pm when she made a left-hand turn causing a 3 car collision. 

According to a Washington State Patrol report the collision which occurred on Friday, August 27th, started when the 33-year-old Montesano woman who was driving a 2021 Nissan Sentra had been traveling on State Route 12 westbound and went to make a left-hand turn at Schouweiler rd. crossing over into the eastbound lanes of State Route 12 in front of a white Mazda MX5C driven by a 60-year-old Elma man.  The Mazda collided with the Sentra along and then was pushed into a third involved vehicle, a 1984 Chev. C10 driven by a 53-year-old Elma Woman. 

The driver of the Sentra was the only one transported for injuries, passengers in her vehicle also included a 20-year-old Hoquiam woman and 2 children ages 3 and 2.  

Cause of the collision is reported as Failure to Yield. 

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Kayaker Rescued By Civilian Off Grays Harbor Coast Sunday

The United States Coast Guard Pacific Northwest says that they were called to rescue a well-prepared kayaker who had capsized near Grays Harbor on Sunday, August 22nd
 
watchstanders at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Columbia River received a MAYDAY call from a kayaker who had capsized near Grays Harbor and was being swept out to sea.
 
 U.S. Coast Guard Station Grays Harbor and Astoria crews were responding, a good Samaritan nearby heard a kayaker needed help, went to his reported location and quickly rescued him from the water.
 
"The kayaker had a drysuit, life jacket, EPIRB, and a radio," said Chief Warrant Officer Michael Guerrero, command duty officer in Sector Columbia River's command center. "He was ready for the worst case scenario. He did everything right, and it saved his life."
 
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Tukwila Man Falls Asleep, Causing Collision That Blocks SR 12 For Several Hours.

The Washington State Patrol says that falling asleep at the wheel was the cause of a collision that blocked State Route 12 Westbound on Tuesday for several hours. 

The collision occurred on August 17th 2021 just before 3:00 pm when a 59-year-old Tuckwilla man driving a 2015 Kenworth Semi Truck tractor pulling a trailer was traveling westbound State Route 12 and had passed Clemons Road approaching Bryrwood Drive when he fell asleep.  The vehicle left the roadway to the right and rolled onto its side coming to rest blocking both westbound lanes.

The driver was transported to Community Hospital for his injuries.  There were also reports of a dog that had been in the vehicle with him, that was later caught.  Washington State Patrol Officers transported the k9 to the Aberdeen Animal Shelter for care while the man was at the hospital. 

The Tuckwilla man is facing Negligent Driving charges. 

The westbound lanes were closed for 5 hours.

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Aberdeen Man Stabbed By Neighbor Over Package Delivery Argument.

Aberdeen Officers responded to a reported stabbing in the 100 block of North Mill where they eventually learned the dispute was between neighbors over a package delivery (Through GHS Comments we have heard it was an Amazon Package). 

According to Commander Green of the Aberdeen Police Department, the incident occurred on August 7th around 5:59 PM, When Aberdeen officers were dispatched to a report of a stabbing that occurred in the 100 block of North Mill Street. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, who stated he got into an argument with a neighbor over a recently delivered package. The neighbor became upset and stabbed the victim one time.

Aberdeen Fire Department Paramedics responded to treat the victim. Aberdeen Police Officers surrounded the suspect’s apartment, and he refused to surrender.

The suspect had outstanding warrants for his arrest and on scene, Aberdeen Regional Crisis Response Operators were able to deploy their ThrowBot to clear the living area of the residence and officers safely made entry into the apartment.

The suspect was located hiding behind a recliner. The suspect, a 51-year-old Aberdeen resident, was taken into custody without further incident.

The package and knife were both recovered. The suspect was transported to the Aberdeen Police Department where he was booked for Assault 4th degree.

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