Washington State Patrol reports intoxicants may have played a role in Saturday night’s crash that sent a man and a 5-year-old child to the hospital.
The crash occurred at about 7:20 p.m., in the southbound lane of West Side Highway at milepost three, close to the Tiny Home Tap House at 800 Westside Hwy. in Kelso, according to a Washington State Patrol Press Memo.
Ryan R. Hamar, 47, of Longview, was driving a 2006 Chevy Colorado when he struck an embankment, rolled over and came to a stop, blocking the roadway. Both Hamar and his child passenger were sent to PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center for medical attention.
Hamar is suspected of driving under the influence of an intoxicant and may face DUI and reckless driving charges.
The child was wearing a seatbelt, but it is unknown if Hamar was wearing his, according to the press memo.
