The Washington State Patrol said that they found evidence of drug use within the other vehicle, and that the people in the SUV had prior convictions. The back seat passengers Jacob Quistorf and Francis Malloy were pronounced dead on-scene. However, the driver, Jordyn Weichert and front seat passenger, Samantha Bowling are still alive. Jordyn Weichert faces charges for Vehicular Assault and Samantha Bowling is hospitalized with a hip injury, though she is under investigation for the same charges because she may have grabbed the wheel.
When Brian’s wife Erin was asked about the accident she said:
And when she was asked about her husband she said that he was:
A touching event that no doubt will reach the heart of more than just his wife Erin Wood and unborn child who survived unscathed. An act of selflessness and bravery, the showing of a true hero.
Rest in peace Brian Wood, you will be remembered.
Source: The Province
