Edit: Highway 99 Closed Following Early-Morning Collision With Power Pole (Photo)
- 06/12/26
On June 12, 2026, at approximately 6:24 a.m., Clark County Sheriff’s Office deputies, AMR personnel, and Vancouver Fire District 6 firefighters responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a vehicle that struck a power pole in the 8200 block of NE Highway 99.
The vehicle caught fire following the crash. Witnesses helped the 44-year-old male driver from the vehicle before first responders arrived. The vehicle, a maroon 2008 Mazda 3, was fully engulfed in flames when emergency crews arrived on scene.
The driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was transported by AMR to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause of the crash remains under investigation; however, impairment is not believed to be a factor.
NE Highway 99 is fully closed between NE 78th Street and NE 84th street while Clark Public Utilities repairs the damaged power pole and power lines. The full closure is expected to remain in place until approximately 9:30 a.m. Afterward, a single southbound lane is expected to remain closed for much of the day.
Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes and expect delays in the area.
Edit: Highway 99 Closed Following Early-Morning Collision With Power Pole (Photo)
- 06/12/26
On June 12, 2026, at approximately 6:24 a.m., Clark County Sheriff’s Office deputies, AMR personnel, and Vancouver Fire District 6 firefighters responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a vehicle that struck a power pole in the 8200 block of NE Highway 99.
The vehicle caught fire following the crash. Witnesses helped the 44-year-old male driver from the vehicle before first responders arrived. The vehicle, a maroon 2008 Mazda 3, was fully engulfed in flames when emergency crews arrived on scene.
The driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was transported by AMR to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause of the crash remains under investigation; however, impairment is not believed to be a factor.
NE Highway 99 is fully closed between NE 78th Street and NE 84th street while Clark Public Utilities repairs the damaged power pole and power lines. The full closure is expected to remain in place until approximately 9:30 a.m. Afterward, a single southbound lane is expected to remain closed for much of the day.
Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes and expect delays in the area.
UPDATE: Clark County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Deadly Stabbing In Battle Ground
- 06/06/26
Update as of 6/6/26 at 8:30 a.m.
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit has arrested Steven Williams, 39 years of age, of Battle Ground, WA for one count of Murder in the First Degree – Domestic Violence and one count of Attempted Murder in the First Degree – Domestic Violence. Steven Williams was booked into the Clark County Jail. Both of the victims are related to Steven Williams. The decedent’s identity will be confirmed and released at a later date. The surviving victim remains in stable condition at a local hospital. Steven Williams surrendered to law enforcement when they arrived. Investigators learned Steven Williams attacked the victims with edged weapons. Multiple knives were recovered from the scene.
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office thanks the Battle Ground Police Department and the Vancouver Police Department for their assistance.
Northeast 244th Street is back open for regular traffic. The investigation is still active and continuing.
At approximately 1:28 p.m. on June 5, 2026, deputies with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported stabbing near Northeast 117th Avenue and Northeast 244th Street in Battle Ground.
When deputies arrived, they found two people who had been stabbed. A man died at the scene, and a woman was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries.
A suspect is in custody, and the Clark County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit is processing the scene.
As the investigation continues, Northeast 244th Street remains closed from State Route 503 west to Northeast 239th Street. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
No additional information is available at this time.
UPDATE: Clark County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Deadly Stabbing In Battle Ground
- 06/06/26
Update as of 6/6/26 at 8:30 a.m.
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit has arrested Steven Williams, 39 years of age, of Battle Ground, WA for one count of Murder in the First Degree – Domestic Violence and one count of Attempted Murder in the First Degree – Domestic Violence. Steven Williams was booked into the Clark County Jail. Both of the victims are related to Steven Williams. The decedent’s identity will be confirmed and released at a later date. The surviving victim remains in stable condition at a local hospital. Steven Williams surrendered to law enforcement when they arrived. Investigators learned Steven Williams attacked the victims with edged weapons. Multiple knives were recovered from the scene.
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office thanks the Battle Ground Police Department and the Vancouver Police Department for their assistance.
Northeast 244th Street is back open for regular traffic. The investigation is still active and continuing.
At approximately 1:28 p.m. on June 5, 2026, deputies with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported stabbing near Northeast 117th Avenue and Northeast 244th Street in Battle Ground.
When deputies arrived, they found two people who had been stabbed. A man died at the scene, and a woman was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries.
A suspect is in custody, and the Clark County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit is processing the scene.
As the investigation continues, Northeast 244th Street remains closed from State Route 503 west to Northeast 239th Street. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
No additional information is available at this time.
Yacolt-Area Motorcycle Collision Results In Fatality
- 05/28/26
On 05‑27‑26 at approximately 1839 hours, Clark County Fire District 13, North Country EMS, and Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a single‑motorcycle collision near the 25200 block of NE Worthington RD, near the Town of Yacolt. The motorcyclist suffered critical injuries and was transported to an area hospital by LifeFlight helicopter. The Sheriff’s Office has since learned the motorcyclist succumbed to their injuries.
The preliminary investigation indicates the motorcyclist was traveling southbound on NE Worthington RD when the motorcycle left the roadway in a curve and collided with vegetation off the shoulder.
The Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit responded to the scene and will continue investigating the cause of the crash. No further information is available for release at this time.
Yacolt-Area Motorcycle Collision Results In Fatality
- 05/28/26
On 05‑27‑26 at approximately 1839 hours, Clark County Fire District 13, North Country EMS, and Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a single‑motorcycle collision near the 25200 block of NE Worthington RD, near the Town of Yacolt. The motorcyclist suffered critical injuries and was transported to an area hospital by LifeFlight helicopter. The Sheriff’s Office has since learned the motorcyclist succumbed to their injuries.
The preliminary investigation indicates the motorcyclist was traveling southbound on NE Worthington RD when the motorcycle left the roadway in a curve and collided with vegetation off the shoulder.
The Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit responded to the scene and will continue investigating the cause of the crash. No further information is available for release at this time.
