Jeremy Kirkmeyer and Torrey Kirkmeyer Killed in Gig Harbor Accident on Highway 16
Gig Harbor, Washington (September 3, 2023) – The Washington State Patrol has identified two persons killed in a traffic collision on Friday afternoon in Gig Harbor, Washington.
33-year-old Jeremy Kirkmeyer, of Bremerton and 30-year-old Torrey Kirkmeyer died following the State Route 16 crash at about 2:00 p.m. on September 1.
Police said a 2008 Ford Explorer was heading eastbound on SR 16 when it veered into the next lane and crashed into a 2017 Chevrolet Sonic heading eastbound. The impact caused the Chevy to slam into the safety barrier.
Jeremy and Torrey, all Bremerton residents and riding in the Chevrolet, died in the collision.
Two Ford occupants were transported to the hospital for treatment.
Authorities did not believe alcohol and drugs played a role in the crash.
An investigation is ongoing.