Michael W. Meacham dies in fatal Douglas County bus crash
Fatal Douglas County bus crash death of Michael W. Meacham – Obituary
Authorities have identified 66-year-old Michael W. Meacham of Spokane as one of the four victims who lost their lives in a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 28 near Rock Island on Sunday afternoon.
Meacham was driving a Northwestern Stagelines charter bus on its scheduled route from Seattle to Spokane when a Toyota Camry traveling westbound attempted to pass another vehicle and veered into the eastbound lane, colliding head-on with the bus. The impact resulted in the deaths of Meacham, both 17-year-old occupants of the Camry from East Wenatchee, and a bus passenger who later succumbed to injuries at Confluence Health Hospital.
The Washington State Patrol continues to investigate the crash. Meanwhile, the bus company described Meacham as a “talented and dedicated” driver.
Authorities have not yet released the names of the teenage victims or the bus passenger who died. Seven other bus passengers sustained injuries in the incident.
Anyone with information about the crash is encouraged to contact the Washington State Patrol.
