Updated at 3:08 p.m.
By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
CHEHALIS – The 56-year-old driver who died when he wrecked his Jeep along the 2500 block of Centralia-Alpha Road yesterday morning had been talking on his cell phone with his sister, and was on his way to her house, according to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office.
“She heard the crash and then silence and sent her husband to go look for her brother,” Chief Deputy Stacy Brown said this morning.
It happened about 12:15 a.m. yesterday in Onalaska.
Deputies arriving to the scene believe the 2005 Jeep Wrangler had been eastbound when it left the roadway, traveled through a ditch and hit a tree, according to the sheriff’s office.
The driver was not wearing a seat belt and was thrown from the vehicle, Brown said. Fire Chief Andrew Martin said the patient was deceased when responders arrived.
He is identified as Marvin Elliott, from Centralia.
The Jeep was totaled, Brown said. The sheriff’s office is investigating the crash.
Tags: By Sharyn L. Decker, news reporter
It was his time to go mad mama. A good friend of mine died when he was 15 from an accident about a mile from his house. He was not wearing his seatbelt.
“We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion.” MJK
So sad- Sorry about the loss to his family and friend. Prayers to all of you.
So very sad to hear the news of Marvin, prayers to his family, RIP Marvin
So sorry for Marvin’ s girls and other family. He was a good man.
Prayers to the family and friends. Every parent that has a child driving that has a cell phone should show them this unfortunate accident. I hope the adults take note as well. Your life can end at any moment while driving or being in a vehicle of someone using cell phones while driving. It only takes a split second to end your life or the life of someone else. He will be missed by all.
It is sad to lose anyone, no matter how it happens.I am sorry his sister had to hear this, My prayers go out to the family.
One thing I will truly miss about Marvin was his smile and not to forget his devotion to his children. RIP.
Wear your seat belt and stay off the phone! Sorry this had to happen.