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WSP Detectives Seeking Witnesses To A Fatal Collision

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September 01, 2020 –

**Update*** Detectives have learned through the investigation that a second vehicle was involved in this incident.  Detectives are requesting assistance in identifying a black 1997-2001 Jeep Cherokee.  The vehicle was described as being shiny black with dark tinted windows and in pristine condition.  It is believed the driver may be from the Kent area and frequents the Cedar River area near Cedar Grove Road.  This vehicle and driver is associated with a grey/light blue Infinity.  If you have information about this vehicle or the person driving it please call detectives.

King County: At approximately 6:45 PM on August 5, 2020, Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers responded to a one car rollover collision on SR 169 near Jones Road.

A Mercedes SUV was reportedly traveling northbound on SR 169 from the Cedar Grove Road at a high rate of speed when it left the roadway and rolled just south of Jones Road.  The driver died as a result of the collision.
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