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Accident
On Highway 12 in Mossyrock.

The above maroon Volkswagen was struck by a passing
truck, seen above in the background and a green van above. Jeoffrey, a
junior at Morton High School was rushed to Morton General Hospital for
an examination. This is the intersection of Highway
12 and Williams St. where only blinking yellow caution lights are installed.
The only location on Highway 12 between I-5 and White Pass with Red Stop
lights is located at Mary's Corner, located at Jackson Highway and Highway
12.
Kim Carlson, EMT at Mossyrock
Fire District # 3 in Mossyrock was one of the first Medical Aides on the
scene. 5 years as an EMT in Mossyrock, she's witnessed her share of accidents
at this location. "I would love to see a traffic stop light here,
I've seen my share of accidents" Kim Carlson
Sergeant Knies, (white T-shirt)
of the Washington State Patrol, investigating at the scene.
"I was pumping gas at the gas station during this accident".
Sergeant Knies. Also conducting investigation
above is Emergency Medical Technician, Kim
Carlson, Mossyrock Fire District #3.
(in blue)
Theresa Wetzel (right in
blue), followed by her daughter, Becky, still in disbelief as her son
Jeoffrey, 16, is about to be lifted into ambulance for transport
to Morton General Hospital. Jeoffrey
was driving alone.

Jeoffrey's car on Highway 12.

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