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Shelton driver killed when he crashed into tree Monday evening

A Mason County man died Monday when his vehicle crashed into a tree, according to Washington State Patrol.

The Shelton man, 37, died at the scene of the wreck.

About 5:40 p.m. Monday, the man was headed south on state Route 3, approaching Judy Lane south of Belfair, in a 2021 Ford Bronco.

Troopers say he failed to negotiate a curve, drove off the road and struck a tree. The man was not wearing a seat belt, according to the State Patrol.

The Shelton man’s name will be released once family members have been notified.

This story was originally published May 11, 2021 at 9:11 AM.

Rolf Boone
The Olympian
Rolf has worked at The Olympian since August 2005. He covers breaking news, the city of Lacey and business for the paper. Rolf graduated from The Evergreen State College in 1990. Support my work with a digital subscription
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