MARYSVILLE — The man who died after jumping out of a car in Marysville has been identified as Brandon S. Gorrell, 24, of Marysville, the King County medical examiner said.
The accident happened about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday in the 5700 block of eastbound 88th Street NE.
Gorrell, his girlfriend and another couple had left the Tulalip Casino. Gorrell was in the back seat and was arguing with his girlfriend, Snohomish County sheriff’s spokeswoman Rebecca Hover said.
Suddenly he decided to get out of the Suzuki XL7, which was going about 30 mph, Hover said.
He suffered critical injuries and died at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.
Investigators believe alcohol likely was a factor in the incident, sheriff’s spokeswoman Rebecca Hover said.
The medical examiner said Gorrell died of blunt force injuries and ruled his death an accident.
Everett: Two men arrested in theft case
Two men were arrested Friday afternoon and were expected to be booked into jail for investigation of possession of stolen property, officials said.
The men were arrested after they fled into woods near Jackson Elementary School in Everett.
Police spotted the men, 22 and 23, driving a stolen car, Snohomish County sheriff’s spokeswoman Rebecca Hover said.
The men ditched the car and ran into the woods, she said.
A sheriff’s helicopter and a police dog were used to help capture the men.
Lake Stevens: Talk set on teen drug use
Counselor Gail Manahan plans to discuss teen drug use at a meeting at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Lake Stevens School District office, 12309 22nd St. NE. The meeting is in response to the recent death of a teen from an apparent drug overdose.
Manahan plans to focus on removing drugs and alcohol from schools.
From Herald staff reports
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