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Christopher Winkle, 39, died in the crash on Wednesday, Nov. 27, the Lacey Township Police Department said in a news release.
Police responded to the 2800 block of Dover Road at around 12:19 a.m. Officers arrived to find a severely damaged 2016 Nissan Frontier overturned in the woods.
Winkle was ejected from the truck during the crash. Paramedics tried to save Winkle's life but he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Investigators said Winkle was driving north when his vehicle veered off Dover Road and struck a utility pole. The pickup crossed into the southbound lane, hit a guardrail, and overturned. Dover Road was closed for about four hours for the investigation.
On Thanksgiving Day, Zodiac Paintball penned a tribute to Winkle:
I want to say take a moment and hug tight your brothers. You just don't know when you may not get another chance. Chris Winkle(bottom row far left) passed away in a car accident. He was an amazing young man, ultimate baller and a true teammate. Losing way too many friends and brothers. So really, STOP and take a moment and say THANKS for friends and family today, you may not get another chance to tell them how much you care about them. My condolences to the Winkle family & the Master Blasters Paintball team.
Anyone with information about the crash should call Lacey police at 609-693-6636, ext. 2602.
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