David Barnett, a member of the Cowlitz Tribe of Washington who is helping his tribe develop a gaming facility, was in serious condition after being injured in a car accident on Monday, The Columbian reports.
Barnett, 49, was thrown from a pickup truck and was found unconscious. The driver of the vehicle was not injured, but is under investigation because she may have tried to hurt Barnett on purpose, the King County sheriff's office said.
The accident occurred only five blocks from Barnett's home, the paper reported. Barnett and the driver lived together, a sergeant said.
Barnettt bought the land where the tribe wants to build the Cowlitz Casino Resort. He owns a percentage of the partnership that will operate the casino.
Barnett is the son of the late John Barnett, who led the tribe for more than 20 years. John Barnett died last year.
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Cowlitz casino developer injured in auto crash
(The Columbian 11/18)
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Cowlitz Tribe casino developer injured in accident
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
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