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Eatonville man killed in crash on state Route 7
Last updated: July 29th, 2012 07:03 AM (PDT)

A 40-year-old Eatonville man died overnight in a one-car accident on state Route 7.

According to the Washington State Patrol, Douglas Chappell was headed southbound on SR7 around 1:30 a.m. Sunday. As he neared the intersection with Ohop Valley Road, Chappell's car left the roadway and struck a tree.

The State Patrol says Chappell was not wearing a seat belt. Investigators believe drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crash.

The highway was closed till just before 5:30 a.m.

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