By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
Two people from Vader were injured when their stolen car crossed a centerline and hit a pickup truck head on yesterday on a Clark County highway.
Troopers responded about 5:15 p.m. to state Route 503 about seven miles north of Battle Ground where they observed both vehicles were totaled, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Both Jeffrey D. Tester, 32, and his passenger, Heather A. Johnson, 26, were wearing their seat belts, as was the driver of the Ford F-150 pickup truck, James C. Davidson, 55, Yacolt, according to the state patrol.
All three were transported to PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, in Vancouver, with unspecified injuries, the investigating trooper reports.
Tester is facing charges of driving under the influence, possession of a stolen vehicle and driving with a suspended license, according to the state patrol. The stolen vehicle is described as white 2004 Nissan Altima.