Double Fatal Accident Truck vs Pole 260th & The Mountain Highway Graham WA

March 7, 2011. Near Graham. The intersection of 260th Street East and The Mountain Highway. At about 6:15PM, the driver of the pickup blew a red light while oncoming traffic was making a left turn on a green arrow. The driver swerved to the right, striking the light pole at least going 55MPH. The posted speed limits. After hitting the pole, the truck gained air and spun into it's final position. No skid marks. even the dirt was not disturbed. An impact so great that it moved the pole foundation which is 8 feet of concrete about 4 inches, and created a large crack in the road surface. Both victims in their 40's died at the scene. A collision so great that the engine compromised the passenger compartment and forced the steering wheel around the neck of the driver. Pierce county Sheriff Deputies responded to the scene. Graham Fire and Rescue provided the responding fire units. The Washington State Patrol investigated the accident. WSDOT (Washington State Department of Transportation) inspected the light pole and provided traffic control.

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[rckseattle]

I am in shock. The passenger of this horrific crash was my first girlfriend and a lifelong friend whom I lost contact with some years ago. Michelle Anderson was a beautiful person who had a hard life. I can only hope she is resting in peace now. I love you Michelle.

[VX2100DV]

@rckseattle Very very sorry on your loss.

[drpoundsign]

wear your Seatbelts..dont be Smashedin Bumpkins!

[biggdaddy2001]

wow now i know what caused the holes peirced into the pole i live like 5 blocks from that intersection

[amarie1love]

Everytime I tell you... These are never long enough. Hahaha. By no fault of yours, really. You just capture these events to greatly that I get so drawn in... And then it's over. :-/

Sad story though. I saw this one on the news.