Olympia man was killed by driver fleeing deputy. Now, money is being raised for his family
A Go Fund Me campaign has been launched for the family of an Olympia man who was killed Thursday night by a driver fleeing from law enforcement.
That man has been identified by the Thurston County Coroner as 33-year-old Dane A. Nielsen. So far more than $10,000 of a $50,000 goal has been raised, according to the fundraising site.
“Hey guys, one of my best friends really needs some love and support. Her and her two kiddos unexpectedly lost their dad to a tragic accident last night,” the campaign reads. “Harlow and her kids are the most beautiful and kind family and deserve every ounce of support and kindness.”
About 10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, a Thurston County Sheriff’s deputy witnessed a vehicle being driven recklessly on Yelm Highway. The driver was clocked going 62 miles per hour in a 35 mph zone, The Olympian reported.
The deputy attempted to make a traffic stop, but the person fled west on Yelm Highway. The deputy pursued the driver south on Henderson Boulevard, and then the deputy began to lose sight of the vehicle. The deputy fully lost sight once the driver turned west onto Tumwater Boulevard, according to The Olympian.
When the deputy approached Capitol Boulevard, the deputy discovered a crash scene involving the suspect and an uninvolved motorist, later identified as Nielsen, The Olympian reported.
Nielsen died at the scene.
The 30-year-old man accused of causing the crash was arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide and eluding a police vehicle.
This story was originally published November 17, 2024 at 11:12 AM.
