Tumwater, WA : Coroner IDs 2 pedestrians who died in fatal crashes this week on Littlerock Road near Tumwater on Thursday, 20th December 2018

Two male pedestrians who died in fatal crashes this week — one on Littlerock Road near Tumwater and the second on Fones Road in Olympia — have been identified by the Thurston County Coroner’s Office.

Edmund Rauser, 81, of Olympia, died Monday night when he went to check his mail. A driver swerved to avoid Rauser, but it was too late, according to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office.

Ron Warren, 79, was killed when he was struck by a car about 6:30 a.m. Monday on Fones Road at the Woodland Trail crossing, according to Olympia police.

In both incidents, drivers were not impaired; however, recent stormy weather has limited visibility for drivers and pedestrians. In such conditions, drivers need to slow down and pedestrians need to wear bright or reflective clothing, local law enforcement said this week.


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