One man was killed and another man injured when a car struck a tree in Kent at about 4:04 a.m. Friday in the 9200 block of South 208th Street.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Both the driver and passenger are 20-year-old men from Kent. Their names have not yet been released by Kent Police.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Kent Police are trying to determine what caused a man to drive off the road, although the investigation does not indicate the driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according to a Kent Police media release. There also is no evidence that speed or recklessness contributed to the accident.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“This appears to be a tragic accident that will leave all who were involved devastated,” said Sgt. Jarod Kasner.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Kent Police, firefighters and medics worked to revive and stabilize the driver, but they were unsuccessful. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Paramedics transported the passenger to a nearby hospital to be treated for undetermined injuries.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Police will complete a full review of the circumstances and evidence before concluding their investigation.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n