Driver Dies After Car Strikes Utility Pole in Bothell

An 86 year-old man has died after his car struck a utility pole near the 23900 block of 23rd Ave W in Bothell Tuesday morning, according to authorities.

The crash was reported around 8:30 a.m. and the road was closed for about two hours while detectives conducted a collision investigation. The driver was transported to a local hospital where he died.  Investigators do not have conclusive information as to the cause of the accident at this time.

Cause and manner of death, as well as identity of the driver, will be determined and released by the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office. 

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Editor's Note: A correction has been made to reflect the correct address of this incident.