Washington

Taylor Fukuzawa Killed in Accident at State Route 28 near Palisades, WA

Date of Accident
January 13, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Taylor Fukuzawa
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

12 Nelson Siding Rd, Rock Island, WA 98850, USA

What Happened

Washington Police are investigating a crash that killed a woman at State Route 28 near Palisades, WA on January 13th, 2022. Police say the incident happened as 28-year-old Taylor Fukuzawa was helping remove an injured deer from the roadway. Investigators say an eastbound box truck operated by 58-year-old Paul Hesselgesser collided with Fukuzawa around 6 p.m. She suffered fatal injuries in the collision. Hesselgesser was not injures and police do not believe alcohol was involved. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Washington State Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Box Truck
Road/Highway
State Route 28
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Woman attempting to help remove a deer from the road was struck by a box truck

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