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One of two people killed by tree in Newcastle identified

The couple was traveling along Newcastle Golf Club Road on Saturday when a tree fell on their vehicle.

NEWCASTLE, Wash. — One of two people killed when a tree fell onto a vehicle in Newcastle over the weekend was identified.

Joshua Keith Matlock, 35 of Renton, died from blunt force injuries, according to the King County Medical Examiner. 

The other occupant of the vehicle has not been officially identified. 

Around 2:45 p.m. on Saturday, a large tree on the south side of Newcastle Golf Club Road fell on top of the vehicle while it was driving, according to the King County Sheriff's Office. The driver and passenger were killed. 

The incident occurred near 155th Avenue SE. 

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