Crime & Safety

Bonney Lake Driver Dies During Medical Emergency on State Route 512

A Bonney Lake man died Dec. 8 after experiencing a medical emergency while driving on the freeway, according to the Washington State Patrol.

At the beginning of rush hour on SR 512 yesterday, a Bonney Lake driver experienced a medical emergency, which caused him to drive onto the left shoulder and lightly strike the freeway guardrail near the Portland Ave. exit.

James W. Schwarz, 61, was pronounced dead at the scene around 4:30 p.m. His passenger, a 55 year-old woman also from Bonney Lake, was not injured and released at the scene, according to the Washington State Patrol.


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