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One person dead after crashing into tree in Spokane Valley, splitting car in two

East Valleyway Avenue at North McDonald Road were closed for the investigation into the crash.

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — A crash blocked roads in Spokane Valley and left one person dead on Friday morning. 

According to the Spokane Valley Police Department (SVPD), the car crashed at East Valleyway Avenue at North McDonald Road. One person died in the crash and another was hurt and taken to the hospital.

Police were called to the scene around 5:45 a.m. According to SVPD, the male driver was going at a high speed when it crashed into a boulder, then hitting a tree, which split the car in half.

Investigators said the car may have been driving 70 miles per hour on the residential street prior to the crash.

When police arrived in the area, they found one woman with potentially life-threatening injuries and a man, who was pronounced dead at the scene. SVPD say their identities have not been confirmed at this time.

Photos from the scene show significant debris scattered around the area. 

SVPD has not yet determined if the driver was under the influence, but has ruled reckless driving and excessive speed as part of the cause of death. 

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