By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
CHEHALIS – Responders were called for a cardiac arrest involving a motorist whose car came to rest along the center barrier on Interstate 5 in Napavine yesterday evening.
Troopers called at 7:53 p.m. determined the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo entered the northbound lanes at Rush Road, and crossed two lanes of traffic, continuing down along the concrete barrier until it came to a stop, according to the Washington State Patrol.
No other vehicles were hit.
The state patrol indicated the 68-year-old man from Enumclaw died from a possible medical event. Newaukum Valley Fire and Rescue described the call as for a cardiac arrest.
Kenneth W. Smith’s next-of-kin was notified and his car impounded, according to the state patrol.