A 33-year-old Blaine woman who was involved in a crash on Blaine Road last month has died from her injuries, according to the Washington State Patrol (WSP) in a release dated April 14.
Ashleigh N. Woodward and her 13-year-old daughter were traveling southbound on Blaine Road, near the intersection of Drayton Harbor Road, on March 7 when a motorcyclist passed their 2007 Mazda. Woodward overcorrected to the right shoulder and struck two concrete barriers. She was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle.
The motorcyclist continued driving and had not been identified as of April 14.
Woodward and the passenger were transported to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for their injuries, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser for the crash victims. The passenger was later released and united with family in Florida.
The GoFundMe set up to help with accident-related expenses is available at bit.ly/3Z7HMhJ. So far, $9,300 of the fundraiser’s $25,000 goal has been contributed.
WSP sergeant Rocky Oliphant said the motorcyclist didn’t make contact with the Mazda and WSP is still investigating whether the motorcyclist passed or only attempted to pass the Mazda. The accident is being considered a hit-and-run because the motorcyclist was involved and left the scene, Oliphant said. Passing is not allowed where the crash occurred.
The investigation remains ongoing so fault or potential criminal charges have not been determined, Oliphant said.
This article was update to include additional information that was included in the April 20 print issue of the newspaper.
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