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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Colbert woman dies in Highway 2 crash

A Colbert woman died Thursday in a two-car crash at Highway 2 and Elk Chattaroy Road north of Spokane, according to the Washington State Patrol. Charlotte A. Mills, 77, was driving a 2013 Toyota Rav 4 west on Elk Chattaroy Road. When she attempted to cross the northbound lanes of Highway 2 to head south on the highway Mills drove in front of a 2013 Kia Optima driven by Trisha Kline, 37, of Spokane Valley. Mills was declared deceased at the scene. Kline and her 11-year-old passenger were both taken to Sacred Heart Medical Center for treatment of their injuries. All three people were wearing their seat belts. The intersection was partially blocked for hours while the crash was investigated. The crash was caused by Mills’ failure to yield, according to WSP.