7-2-2018
FERNDALE, Wash. — A young man and woman from Ferndale are in the hospital after troopers say they hit a motorcycle with their car on northbound I-5 late Thursday night.
The State Patrol says 21-year-old Tristen N. Florence was driving in the left lane just north of Grandview Road while two motorcycles were riding in the right lane. Florence changed lanes and hit the Canadian rider’s mirror before Florence lost control and drove into the median.
Florence, who faces vehicular assault charges, and his 18-year-old passenger Makyla M. Carpenter were taken to the hospital. The motorcycle rider wasn’t hurt.
Troopers believe he was speeding and drugs or alcohol were involved.
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Florence is now facing a vehicular homicide charge after the passenger in his car died at the hospital.
State Patrol Troopers report 18-year-old Makyla M. Carpenter of Ferndale died of her injuries at St. Joseph Medical Center.
Florence is also accused of driving under the influence.