Victor Rutt dies in fatal Rainier car crash
Fatal Rainier car crash death of Victor Rutt – Obituary
A 47-year-old man lost his life early Friday morning after crashing his vehicle into a power pole in Rainier, authorities confirmed.
Victor Rutt was traveling south on Old Highway 99 Southeast around 4:20 a.m. when he reportedly lost control of his vehicle. According to Sgt. Malcolm McIver, excessive speed is believed to have played a role in the crash.
Investigators say Rutt over-corrected his steering, causing the vehicle to veer off the road and collide with the pole. He was pronounced dead at the scene due to multiple blunt force injuries, according to Thurston County Coroner Gary Warnock.
