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Kittitas (pronounced 'KITT-i-tass') County is located in central Washington State. It spans from the lush forested Cascade Mountains to the upper Yakima River Valley plains and the Columbia River.
Kittitas County, WA - 12/01/2014 - 28 year old Quincy man was killed while travelling to a construction site off West Side Road.
Monday December 1st at approximately 0830, a ¾ ton pickup pulling a Genie lift on a flatbed trailer lost traction while traveling up Pinnacle Lane to a construction site. The pickup and trailer slid backwards down the steep hill and over a steep bank. The driver of the vehicle was able to jump out of the vehicle and was not hurt. The passenger was also apparently able to jump out at some point, however the passenger was caught up in the midst of the wreckage as the truck, trailer, and Genie lift slid over the bank. The passenger was pinned to the ground by the Genie lift when it came to rest. There were no other occupants or witnesses. Pinnacle Ln is located off of Westside Rd approximately one mile west of S. Cle Elum. Extrication required the efforts of both KCFD #7 and KVFR’s High Angle Rescue Team.
Kittitas County, from the Cascades to the Columbia, and online at http://www.co.kittitas.wa.us
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Contact: Clayton Myers, Undersheriffclay.myers@co.kittitas.wa.us509-933-8202