Jean A. McLaughlin dies in fatal Auburn car crash

Jean A. McLaughlin dies in fatal Auburn car crash

Fatal Auburn car crash death of Jean A. McLaughlin

On Wednesday, July 2, the King County Medical Examiner’s Office revealed that the individual who perished in the two-car mishap on A Street SE in Auburn on Monday has been named as Jean A. McLaughlin, a 64-year-old from Auburn.

In line with earlier coverage, the fatal accident took place around 12:20 p.m. on June 30 at the point where A Street SE and 17th Street SE converge, resulting in the complete shutdown of the street for multiple hours due to the Auburn Police’s ongoing investigation.

Medical examiners stated that McLaughlin passed away because of several impacts from blunt objects, and her death was officially recorded at the accident site.

According to the Auburn Police Department, a 28-year-old female motorist who was traveling north on A Street SE disregarded a red light and collided with McLaughlin’s car as it was maneuvering left into the path. Law enforcement indicated that excessive speed was a contributing element in the incident. The other driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Currently, no charges have been brought, and the case is being examined by the traffic division of the Auburn Police Department.

The unfortunate loss of McLaughlin serves as a heartbreaking conclusion to an event that witnesses described as a disorderly scene occurring during daylight. Police have not disclosed any further information about possible factors like impairment or distraction, but they confirmed that security camera footage and testimonies from bystanders are under review.

Members of South King Media express their profound condolences to all those who knew and cared for Jean.

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Auburn Examiner highlights that this incident is part of a series of reports, including a previous story about a woman killed in a similar collision on A Street SE in Auburn on June 30, 2025, related to an accident. Other articles from May 27, 2025, and June 28, 2025, cover various topics in Auburn, such as a fatal SR 167 freeway shooting and other traffic incidents. These related pieces fall under categories like Accident, Auburn, Car Accidents, Crime, News, and Police, with relevant tags including A Street SE accident, Auburn, and Jean A. McLaughlin.

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