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Local Woman Dies in Two Vehicle Crash on State Route 20 in Burlington

Burlington, WA – The Washington State Patrol responded to a Two-Vehicle Crash at the intersection of Gardner Road and State Route 20 around 12:30 p.m. on June 5th, 2022.

According to a press memo from the Washington State Patrol, 83-year old Mary Miller of Burlington was traveling Northbound on Gardner Road in a 1998 Buick when she failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Gardner Road and State Route 20. Troopers say as her vehicle entered the highway after not stopping at the stop sign it  was struck by a 2008 Kia Sedona being driven by 66-year old Kippert Jacob of Sedro-Woolley who was  traveling  Eastbound on State Route 20.

The force of the collision sent the Buick off the roadway and into a field. Troopers say Mary Miller was not wearing a seat belt and died at the scene. Kippert Jacob was wearing a seat belt and was not seriously injured.  Next of Kin notification was made by Troopers 119 and 305. The roadway was closed for a period of time so Troopers could investigate the crash.

The Buick was totaled in the crash and impounded by Peter’s Towing. The Kia sustained reportable damage.

Troopers say the cause of the crash was Failure to stop at a stop sign.

RE: Washington State Patrol Case Number 22-009503

 

 

1 Comment on "Local Woman Dies in Two Vehicle Crash on State Route 20 in Burlington"

  1. Jeremy David Fleck | June 6, 2022 at 1:23 pm | Reply

    The article is incorrect. I witnessed the accident, and was the first person on-scene, attending to the victim. She was absolutely wearing her seatbelt. I’m 100% certain of it. I think that knowing this information would be helpful to the family of the deceased.

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