Drake was not wearing a seatbelt when he crossed the center line and hit a southbound vehicle. Drake was taken to the hospital where he later died.

Stevens County Crash
Martin Drake Fatally Injured in Car Crash on Highway 395 near Bakie Road in Stevens County

Stevens County, WA. – Authorities identified Martin Drake, 51, of Kettle Falls as man killed after a car crash on State Route 395 in Stevens County Friday afternoon.

According to the Washington State  Patrol, the incident was reported at around 3:45 p.m. August 2 on near Bakie Road.

Drake was not wearing a seatbelt when he crossed the center line and hit a southbound vehicle. Drake was taken to the hospital where he later died.

The two people in the southbound vehicle, an adult and 9-year-old boy, were uninjured.

No additional information about the crash was provided.

An investigation is underway.