Late night car accident two miles north of Poulsbo on Highway 3 claims the lives of two local men.  Michael B. Kelly of Kent was driving his family home from a weekend trip to Victoria, B.C. on Saturday night, July 11, 2009.  When a SUV driven by Wesley A. Schmidt of Puyallup swerved into their lane and hit them head-on.

Mr. Kelly and Mr. Schmidt both died as a result of the head-on collision.  Mr. Kelly's family also suffered injuries. His wife Rosemary Kelly was taken to Harborview Medical Center with a spine injury.  Mr. Kelly's 11 year-old son was also taken to Harborview with a head injury.  His 4 year-old daughter was lucky to escape the fatal car accident without injury.

Our sincere condolences go out to the Kelly and Schmidt families.  May Mrs. Kelly and her injured son may a full and speedy recovery from their physical injuries.  Our prayers will be with them for their emotional loss of a husband and father.