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Teens killed in fiery crash with semi truck in Graham have been identified

Two teenagers killed when their car struck a semi-trailer in Graham have been identified.

Gaven Seastrum, 16, was driving a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle south on state Route 161 with Angel Collins, 15, in the passenger seat.

As they approached 244th Street East, Gaven turned left and hit a semi traveling north on SR 161.

The impact caused the Volkswagen to catch fire.

Gaven and Angel were pronounced dead at the scene.

The 40-year-old truck driver was not injured.

The wreckage blocked all lanes for more than six hours.

State troopers are still investigating.

Both teens were students at Graham-Kapowsin High School.

A candlelight vigil will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Frontier Park, 21718 Meridian E, Graham.

This story was originally published June 27, 2019 at 9:32 AM.

Stacia Glenn
The News Tribune
Stacia Glenn covers crime and breaking news in Pierce County. She started with The News Tribune in 2010. Before that, she spent six years writing about crime in Southern California for another newspaper.
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