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CLALLAM COUNTY – Motorists who encountered a pick-up parked in the middle of SR 112 at around 6:00 Sunday morning found the truck had one man passed out in the driver’s seat and another deceased in the back seat.

The State Patrol and Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene at the 7-and-a-half-mile mark, and the investigation revealed the driver is 19-year-old Tommy Lee Tyler and the deceased has been identified as 21-year-old Michael McGee, both of Neah Bay. Tyler was taken into custody for DUI.

Detectives have since learned that Tyler and McGee attended a party in Clallam Bay the night before. Witnesses said both men were drinking heavily and later left the party.

At this time, cause of death is unknown and the investigation is ongoing. A coroner’s hold has been placed upon the deceased pending an autopsy. If anyone has information regarding this matter, please contact Detective Sergeant Eric Munger at 417-2576.

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