Man killed in collision with trailer near Graham

GRAHAM, WA — A 56-year-old man was killed Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash involving a trailer on state Route 7 near Graham, according to The News Tribune.

The accident happened at 304th Street East shortly after 7:00 a.m.

A truck pulling a trailer was traveling northbound on Route 7 when it stopped to turn left onto 304th Street East. The man, who was traveling southbound in a 2004 Mazda Tribute, drove past the centerline and hit the trailer.

The man was rushed to Tacoma General Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries, according to Washington State Patrol. He was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.

The other driver was not reported injured.

WSP troopers attributed inattention to the cause of crash.

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