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86-year-old man dies after SUV collision

Friday, September 18, 2026

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An 86-year-old man died early Thursday after being struck by an SUV in the Orchards area, according to the Washington State Patrol. The collision occurred on SR-14 near Stevenson, a key route for Skamania County residents.

The Washington State Patrol confirmed the fatality but did not release details on the time, location, or vehicle information. The incident happened on a stretch of SR-14 that serves as a primary corridor for commuters and local traffic.

The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office is aware of the incident and will coordinate with the WSP as needed. No further details were provided in the public report.

📄 Source: The Columbian — Skamania County — http://columbian.com/skamania-county/

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An 86-year-old man died early Thursday“An 86-year-old man died early Thursday morning after being struck by an SUV in the Orchards area, according to the Washington State Patrol.”
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The Washington State Patrol confirmed the fatality“An 86-year-old man died early Thursday morning after being struck by an SUV in the Orchards area, according to the Washington State Patrol.”
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