Elderly Driver Faces Charges After Fatal Crash | Spokane News

A 78-year-old man is facing deadly charges after allegedly speeding, hitting, and killing a 73-year-old woman while fleeing the scene near Mead. Witnesses say he shared an entire bottle of wine at a bar before leaving with groceries and gas — but deputies found his truck damaged with pieces matching the crash site, smelled alcohol on him, and he failed sobriety tests. His breathalyzer was under the limit, but blood tests are pending. The victim died from blunt-force injuries. John F. Bligh is jailed on a $150K bond, with arraignment next week — a heartbreaking case still unfolding. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ed5cfa8f0b14b369