County Briefs

Belfair man dies in state Route 3 crash

A two-car crash Monday in Belfair on state Route 3 killed a 74-year-old man.

According to a Washington State Patrol news release, William M. Cundiff of Belfair was declared dead at the scene. His next of kin was notified.

The release states Cundiff was driving west on Cokelet Lane to turn left onto Route 3 while the other vehicle, driven by a 17-year-old Tahuya male, was driving north on Route 3. Cundiff failed to stop at a stop sign and was struck by vehicle two.

The road was closed for about two hours. The 17-year-old w...