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Driver, 40, killed in one-car crash in Eatonville

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

KATE MCENTEE; Staff writer
Published: July 30, 2012 at 12:05 a.m. PDT — Updated: July 30, 2012 at 6:30 a.m. PDT
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A 40-year-old Eatonville man died early Sunday in a one-car accident on state Route 7.

According to the Washington State Patrol, Douglas Chappell was southbound on SR 7 around 1:30 a.m. Sunday. As he neared the intersection with Ohop Valley Road, his car left the roadway and struck a tree.

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

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

kate.mcentee@thenewstribune.com

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