Bert Holmes Pronounced Dead following Collision on Interstate 5 [Lewis County, WA]
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44-Year-Old Man Dies after a Semi-Trailer Collision
LEWIS COUNTY, WA (October 17, 2023) – On Tuesday afternoon, police responded to a fatal collision that claimed the life of Bert Holmes.
The incident happened on September 26th just before 2:00 p.m. in the northbound lanes of Interstate 5.
According to the Washington State Patrol, 44-year-old Bert Holmes was entering north on I-15 via Labree Road when it collided with a semi-trailer driven by a 23-year-old man headed northbound.
Furthermore, the investigation showed that the semi-trailer pulled over to the right shoulder of the road and blocked the lane when Holmes entered the lanes and rear-ended the semi-trailer.
In addition, the authorities stated that Holmes was not wearing his safety seatbelt during the time of the incident.
Meanwhile, the driver of the semi-trailer did not obtain any injuries from the collision. It was unknown if there were any charges or citations released.
No additional information was added by the officials as of the moment, and the crash is under active investigation.
Our warm and sincerest sympathies go out to the friends and family of Bert Holmes. May the loving memories of your loved one and the love of your family give you strength in the days ahead.
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