Man dies in wreck; police want to know if he was racing

SMOKEY POINT – Marysville police want to know if two cars racing led to a fatal crash on Smokey Point Boulevard at 12:20 a.m. Sept. 9.

SMOKEY POINT – Marysville police want to know if two cars racing led to a fatal crash on Smokey Point Boulevard at 12:20 a.m. Sept. 9.

A man died at the scene after an early 1990s blue Honda Civic smashed into a utility pole.

“We are looking to talk with anyone who may have observed any racing or who has any other information to share that will assist us in determining the cause of this collision,” Cmdr. Robb Lamoureux said.

The accident occurred in the 14100 block of Smokey Point Boulevard. The roadway wasn’t reopened for traffic until just after 8 a.m.

The identity of the victim is pending, positive identification by the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office and notification of family.

The Marysville Police Collision Investigation Team is working to piece together the details of the collision, along with attempting to determine if other factors played a role. During the initial investigation information was learned that the collision may be the result of two vehicles racing.

Investigators are asking for anyone with information to call 360-363-8350.