Former Mariners Third Baseman Dave Edler Critically Injured in Crash that Killed Wife
Police say a 26-year-old Yakima driver had nine drinks before the head-on collision and is expected in court Monday.
- On Sunday, November 8, a head-on collision near South 76th Avenue and Coolidge Road in Yakima killed Susie Edler and seriously injured her husband, former Yakima Mayor and Seattle Mariners third baseman Dave Edler.
- Trevor Allen Stockton, 26-year-old operator of the Dodge Ram, appeared in court Monday facing vehicular homicide and vehicular assault charges. A judge set bail at $75,000 as prosecutors cited his alleged "callous reaction" to the fatal crash.
- According to the probable cause affidavit, police reported Stockton drove "at a high speed" into the Edlers' lane. An officer observed red, watery eyes, slurred speech, and smelled alcohol on Stockton from 5 feet away.
- The Edlers served as pastors at Yakima Foursquare Church for 30 years. Following the tragedy, the community has raised over $22,000 via GoFundMe to support Edler's recovery.
- Edler remains at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle recovering from two broken arms and facial injuries. Yakima Foursquare Church scheduled a prayer service, requesting community support for the family.
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Former Mariners third baseman Dave Edler critically injured in crash that killed wife
Susie Edler was killed after a head-on crash in Yakima, Washington. Dave Edler, who played four seasons for the Mariners and once served as mayor of Yakima, was critically injured.
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