20-year-old Arlington man tragically killed in traffic collision

ARLINGTON—Washington State Patrol released that Riley Maggard, 20, of Arlington, was killed in a fatal traffic collision shortly after 12 a.m., Friday (Thursday night), November 1.

Tragic location of fatal traffic collision that took the life of Riley Maggard. SOURCE: Washington State Patrol

Maggard was travelling southbound on I-5 just north of 172^nd NE / SR-531 near exit 206 when he lost control of his vehicle, swearing across multiple lanes. The vehicle struck a pole and burst into flames after rolling over from striking a ditch.

The victim’s father provided WSP with a positive identification at the accident scene. Maggard was wearing a seatbelt, according to WSP, and it is unknown if drugs and/or alcohol contributed to the incident.

Author: Mario Lotmore

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