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WALLA WALLA—Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office released information about a one-car accident on Harvey Shaw Road in Walla Walla County. On November 21, 2019 at approximately 1:25 a.m. a citizen observed vehicle lights on in the ditch along the 14000 block of Harvey Shaw Road. The citizen did not stop but rather called 911.

Walla Walla Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to check the area. Deputies discovered a vehicle in the ditch on its side. The vehicle was unoccupied. Upon checking the area, deputies discovered a male victim lying unconscious in the ditch. Medics and a Lifeflight helicopter were dispatched to the scene. The victim was deceased upon the medic’s arrival.

The Washington State Patrol provided assistance with a collision tech to determine the circumstances of the collision. The Walla Walla County Coroner also responded to the scene. The victim was identified as Ashton K. Farley. Next of kin have been advised.

The investigation is ongoing and blood toxicology results are pending at this time.