Rollover accident leaves one dead, two injured near Twisp
Published 8:30 am Wednesday, July 26, 2023
TWISP – One person died and the driver and another passenger were severely injured in a one-vehicle rollover accident on Twisp River Road, Tuesday, July 18, according to the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office.
A third passenger walked away from the accident which occurred around 11:30 p.m. The Toyota Camry was occupied by four adults, two males and two females, all in their late teens or 20s.
“Tragically, the collision resulted in the death of a female passenger and severe spinal neck injuries to the driver and second female passenger,” said OCSO Undersheriff Dave Yarnell. The fourth occupant was checked and released from the Aero Methow station. Alcohol is suspected as a contributing factor to the collision, according to a release by the sheriff’s office.
“The victim with the fatal injury was Kierra J Reichert,19, of Winthrop. Noah Hilderbrand of Oroville, admitted to being the driver of the vehicle. The incident is still being investigated to collect evidence from the vehicle, as well as blood tox reports. No charges have been filed at this time,” said Yarnell.
The Washington State Patrol was requested to assist with the evaluation of the collision site, according to the undersheriff.
Traffic on the road was slowed while the wreckage was cleared and investigators worked the scene.
About Gary DeVon
Gary DeVon is the managing editor of the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune and celebrated his 25th year at the newspaper in August 2012. He graduated from Gonzaga University with a degree in Communications - Print Journalism, with an emphasis in photojournalism. He is a proud alumnus of Oroville High School. His family first settled in Okanogan County in the late 1800s. His parents are Judy DeVon and the late Larry DeVon and he has two younger brothers - Dante and Michael. Many family members still call Oroville home. He has a grown daughter, Segornae Douglas and a young granddaughter, Erin.
More by Gary
