JUVENILE DRIVER CRITICALLY INJURED IN COLLISION
Posted: March 9th, 2010 10:56 AM
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As a result of the on-going investigation into this crash, it was discovered that a 21 year old friend of the juvenile driver had purchased the alcohol for him.
Investigators were able to speak with the friend this morning. He was arrested for three counts of supplying alcohol to a minor, and booked into the Clark County Jail.
The friend is identified as Wesley Partrigde, 21 year old resident of Camas, WA.
Prepared by Sgt. C. Rothenberger
Pager (360) 418-5304
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At approximately 5:30 AM on 022710, Clark County Sheriff's Office deputies and East County Fire and Rescue emergency medical personnel responded to NE Stauffer Road at NE 302nd Avenue in response the report of a single car collision with an occupant reportedly trapped inside the vehicle.
Initial findings indicate the juvenile driver was traveling westbound on NE Stauffer Road when he failed to navigate a curve at 302nd Avenue and left the roadway before colliding with a utility pole. At this time, it appears speed and alcohol were contributing factors in this collision.
The investigation also discovered the driver, the only occupant at the time of the collision, left a party at 4:00 AM.
Life Flight then transported the driver to a local hospital, where he is currently in critical condition.
The juvenile driver of the 1989 burgundy VW is a Camas resident.
The Sheriff's Office Traffic/Homicide unit is investigating the collision. Case #s10-2999
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