Skagit County, CA (October 11, 2024) – A tragic accident occurred on October 10 in Skagit County, resulting in the death of Paul Hopkins, 65, of Camano Island. The incident took place around 8:15 p.m. on October 8, at the intersection of Bow Hill Road and Highway 11, as reported by the Washington State Patrol (WSP).
According to the WSP, Hopkins was driving a Jaguar XJ6 westbound on Bow Hill Road when he failed to yield at the intersection. This failure to yield led to a collision with a Subaru Outback that was traveling northbound on Highway 11. Emergency responders rushed Hopkins to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, where he was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival.
Fortunately, the other driver involved in the crash, a 16-year-old from Bow, and his 8-year-old passenger were not injured in the incident.
The circumstances surrounding the crash are currently under investigation by the Washington State Patrol.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Paul Hopkins during this difficult time.
Traffic Accidents in Washington
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