Skotselv: Marianne (41) Dies in Traffic Accident
- A serious front-end collision occurred on Ringeriksveien near Suterud, close to Skotselv in Øvre Eiker municipality, Buskerud county, Norway.The incident involved a passenger car and a timber truck.
- Authorities later confirmed the death of the passenger car driver.
- Tragically, Marthinsen's dog, who was also in the vehicle, perished in the collision.
Fatal Collision Between Car and Timber Truck on Ringeriksveien
A serious front-end collision occurred on Ringeriksveien near Suterud, close to Skotselv in Øvre Eiker municipality, Buskerud county, Norway.The incident involved a passenger car and a timber truck. According to initial reports from dt.no, police initially assessed the accident as serious.
Driver Identified as Marianne Marthinsen
Authorities later confirmed the death of the passenger car driver. The deceased has been identified as 41-year-old Marianne Marthinsen, a resident of Færder municipality in Vestfold county. Her identity was released following consultation with her family, as reported by dt.no.
Tragically, Marthinsen’s dog, who was also in the vehicle, perished in the collision.
Investigation Underway
The accident site is located within the Øvre Eiker municipality of Buskerud county. Police are currently investigating the cause of the collision.
“it is indeed still early in the investigation, but we are working to form a picture of what happened leading up to the accident,” stated police officer Nina Kristine Fladhus in a press release, according to dt.no. “Among other things, several witness interrogations will be conducted over the next few days.”