Man Killed in Kelso Pedestrian Accident on South Kelso Drive

Police said the man was struck by a vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene

Kelso Pedestrian Accident
Man Killed in Kelso Pedestrian Accident on South Kelso Drive

Kelso, WA. – A 47-year-old man was killed Friday night after being hit by an accused DUI driver in Kelso, according to the police.

The deadly accident happened around 7:20 p.m. on October 10 on South Kelso Drive near Alma Drive, also to the east of an Interstate 5 overpass.

Police said the man was struck by a vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The involved driver, a 45-year-old, was arrested and booked into the Cowlitz County Jail on charges of vehicular homicide, driving under the influence, and knowingly possessing a controlled substance.

The police are investigating the accident.

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