27-Year-Old Officer Pronounced Dead after Speeding Collision near Mile Post 203

MARYSVILLE, WA (March 11, 2024) – Early Saturday morning, Christopher Gadd was fatally struck in a car crash on Interstate 5.

Authorities responded to the scene just before 3:00 a.m., on the southbound lanes of the freeway near milepost 203 on March 2nd.

Per reports, 27-year-old Christopher M. Gadd was on-duty when the driver of a speeding vehicle crashed into him. After hitting the patrol car, the suspect also crashed into a van with six occupants.

Due to the extent of his condition, Gadd later succumbed to his injuries. Meanwhile, paramedics took the van driver to a hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

Investigators booked the 32-year-old male suspect from Lynnwood into the Snohomish County Jail for vehicular homicide.

Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway.

No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Our deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Christopher Gadd.

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