Steven Elliott dies in fatal Washington car crash
Fatal Washington car crash death of Steven Elliott – Obituary
Steven Elliott, 51, of Washington, lost his life early Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle on Jefferson Avenue. The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. in the 800 block of the roadway.
According to a statement from the Washington County Coroner’s Office, a car had pulled over to assist the driver of a pickup truck. Initially, one of the drivers believed they had struck an animal, but upon checking, they realized the object in the road was a person. Emergency services were immediately called.
Authorities later identified the victim as Steven Elliott. It remains uncertain whether Elliott had been hit while walking along the road or if he had experienced a medical issue before being discovered.
Coroner Tim Warco indicated there is a possibility that Elliott was struck by the same vehicle that found him. An autopsy is pending to determine the exact cause of death.
The Washington Police Department is leading the investigation, and it has not been determined if any charges will result from the incident.
