PORT ORCHARD, Wash. — A man has died after he lost control of his car and hit a Port Orchard police patrol vehicle early Thursday morning, Washington State Patrol (WSP) said.
According to WSP, the 21-year-old was driving westbound on SE Lund Ave, near Sidney Ave, just before 2 a.m. on April 9. It appears the driver was speeding when he lost control, crossed the center line and hit the patrol vehicle.
The 21-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
It’s unclear if the Port Orchard officer was injured.
In a press memo, WSP said drugs or alcohol may have been involved, but the investigation is ongoing.
KIRO 7 has reached out to Port Orchard police to learn more about the condition of the officer and is waiting to hear back.