Suspect kills Lynnwood grandmother in wrong-way crash on SR 525 after kidnapping [Video]

A kidnapping suspect crashed and killed a Lynnwood grandmother after driving in the wrong direction on SR 525 with a victim inside his vehicle, investigators said.

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Washington State Patrol said the crash happened on northbound State Route 525, near 148th Street SW, in Lynnwood.

Investigators said Robert Rowland, 37, was driving a stolen 2005 GMC Sierra truck on the highway with Kelsey Martin, 34, inside the vehicle.

Before the crash happened, Snohomish County Sheriff’s deputies said they were pursuing him, but called it off when he drove onto the highway in the wrong direction.

Rowland collided head-on with a 2004 GMC Yukon, killing the driver 83-year-old Trudy Slanger of Lynnwood.

Troopers said drugs or alcohol were involved in the crash but did not share further details.

Rowland could face charges, including second-degree murder, driving under the influence, and vehicular assault domestic violence.

Snohomish County deputies said the Tulalip Police Department is leading the investigation into …