One person was killed in single-car rollover crash south of Buckley early Saturday

A 27-year-old Sumner man died in a single-car crash south of Buckley overnight, according to the Washington State Patrol.

Kenneth L. Barnes was driving north on State Route 165 just south of Burnett when his 1987 Chevrolet Blazer crossed into the southbound lane, left the roadway and rolled onto its top in the highway’s west shoulder around 12:20 a.m., according to WSP.

Barnes wasn’t wearing a seat belt and died at the scene, according to WSP. There were no other passengers in the car.

Troopers were not immediately able to determine whether drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crash.

The crash blocked the roadway for more than four hours, according to WSP.

This story was originally published August 27, 2022 at 9:36 AM.

Jared Brown

The News Tribune

Jared Brown covers Pierce County courts and law enforcement with an accountability lens. He joined The News Tribune in 2022 and previously was a summer intern in 2017. He has also covered police and breaking news for The Spokesman-Review in Spokane. Jared has a master’s degree from the University of Washington and a journalism degree from Gonzaga University.