Grays Harbor County, WA (January 9, 2025) – A 33-year-old man from Aberdeen tragically lost his life in a pedestrian accident on State Route 115 near Ocean City State Park on Thursday, January 2, according to the Washington State Police.

The incident occurred around 7 a.m. when a 62-year-old bus driver from Humptulips was traveling north on the highway and struck the pedestrian.

Emergency responders pronounced the victim deceased at the scene. Authorities have not yet released the victim’s identity, pending notification of next of kin.

The circumstances leading to the collision remain unclear, and the Washington State Police are continuing their investigation. Additional details about the incident have not been disclosed.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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