Man dies in car wreck near Graham
A man died Monday morning after he crashed his car into a trailer on state Route 7 at 304th Street East near Graham.
Michael Pacheco, 56, died at Tacoma General Hospital, according to a press release from the Washington State Patrol. He was not wearing a seat belt.
The wreck occurred just after 7 a.m.
A 64-year-old man was driving a truck pulling a trailer north on Route 7 and stopped to make a left turn onto 304th Street East. Pacheco, who was traveling south on Route 7 in a 2004 Mazda Tribute, crossed the center line and struck the man’s trailer.
The other driver was not injured and had a seat belt on, according to the press release.
Troopers said inattention contributed to the wreck.
This story was originally published June 21, 2021 at 3:18 PM.
