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Shelton man who died in Monday car crash near Belfair has been identified

The Shelton man who died in a wreck on state Route 3 Monday has been identified, according to the Washington State Patrol and Mason County Coroner’s Office.

Christopher C. Giddings, 37, died on SR 3 south of Belfair.

Giddings was headed south in his 2021 Ford Bronco, approaching Judy Lane, when Washington State Patrol troopers say he failed to negotiate a curve. He then drove off the road and struck a tree, according to the State Patrol.

Troopers say Giddings was not wearing a seat belt.

This story was originally published May 12, 2021 at 5:45 AM.

Rolf Boone
The Olympian
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