Crime & Safety
Woman, 37, Dies In Fiery Labor Day Crash Near Olympia
A pickup truck carrying a family along Highway 101 near Olympia crashed into trees and burst into flames on Labor Day, according to WSP.
OLYMPIA, WA — A 37-year-old woman died on Labor Day afternoon after the pickup truck she was riding in with her family crashed along Highway 101, according to state troopers.
The crash happened around 2 p.m. Monday when David Dobson, 37, of Shelton, lost control of his pickup truck, which was hauling a travel trailer. The truck left the highway on the right side, crashed into trees, and then burst into flames.
Jamie Dobson, 37, of Shelton died at the scene. A 10-year-old and an 8-year-old traveling in the truck were hurt and taken to St. Peter's Hospital in Olympia.
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The cause of the incident was still under investigation on Monday night. The crash blocked northbound Highway 101 for more than five hours on Labor Day, according to state police.
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