Delbert Chase Dies after Semi-Truck Crash on Highway 17 [Grant County, WA]

Delbert Chase Dies after Semi-Truck Crash on Highway 17 [Grant County, WA]

Delbert Chase Killed, Wife Injured in Truck Accident on Highway 17

 
GRANT COUNTY, WA (June 19, 2020) – Authorities identified 84-year-old Delbert Chase of Moses Lake as the man killed in a semi-truck crash on Highway 17, Friday.
 
According to the Washington State Patrol, the incident happened near Coulee City. For reasons still under investigation, a westbound 2009 Chevy Silverado pickup failed to yield to a northbound semi-truck. Then, the pickup truck collided with the semi near Road 2.
 
Emergency crews transported Chase and his 82-year-old wife to the hospital. Responders attempted to request for a Life Flight to airlift Mr. Chase to Harborview Medical Center. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
 
The 27-year-old semi-truck driver did not sustain injuries and cooperated with investigators.
 
WSP continues to investigate the cause of the fatal crash. Authorities will release additional information once it becomes available.

The Sweet James team would like to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Delbert Chase. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this trying time.

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