Police say Ulrich was driving a 1982 Ford four-door eastbound on Interstate 84 near milepost 339, when she lost control of her car and was struck by a commercial truck.

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her passenger, Thomas Stroppel, 26, of Seattle, was taken to an Ontario hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The driver of the truck was not injured.

Oregon State Police believe the icy conditions were a contributing factor, and are continuing their investigation.

All three occupants were using safety restraints.

This year Ulrich was a senior at the University of Washington – she was named to the Dean’s List in January.

If this fate has fallen upon your family a Washington wrongful death lawsuit may be a path you want to walk down. These cases are tragic and the potential financial compensation is never enough to make up for the life for a loved, but it is something. You are welcome to contact our Washington wrongful death/auto accident lawyers for a free initial consultation.

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