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Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office confirmed the discovery of a deceased person in a submerged vehicle“Detectives confirmed a deceased person was within the vehicle.”
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The discovery was on June 24, 2026“***UPDATE*** At about 1700 hours of June 24, 2026, a Cowlitz County Patrol Deputy was waved down by a citizen in the 400 block of Delameter Road in Castle Rock where the Deputy learned a black passenger car was submerged on its top in Arkansas Creek.”
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The discovery was in Castle Rock, WashingtonNot found in the source record — unverified.
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A black 2018 Honda Accord was found overturned in Arkansas Creek“The black Honda Accord, Washington license BZN5762, had left the roadway in the 300 block of Delameter Road. The vehicle continued through a field until it went down an embankment and overturned into Arkansas Creek.”
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The vehicle had Washington license BZN5762“The black Honda Accord, Washington license BZN5762, had left the roadway in the 300 block of Delameter Road.”
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The driver was identified as Lori Moore“The driver and sole occupant was tentatively identified as missing person Lori Moore.”
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Lori Moore was reported missing by her family on June 20“On June 20, 2026, the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the family of 55-year-old Loretta Evelyn Moore (aka Lori Moore) to report her as a missing person.”
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Lori Moore failed to return home following a visit to an acquaintance on June 19“On June 20, 2026, the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the family of 55-year-old Loretta Evelyn Moore (aka Lori Moore) to report her as a missing person. Lori did not return home after visiting a known acquaintance in the Castle Rock, Washington area on June 19, 2026.”
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Detectives determined Moore's vehicle left the roadway in the 300 block of Delameter Road“Detectives determined the black Honda Accord, Washington license BZN5762, had left the roadway in the 300 block of Delameter Road.”
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Moore's vehicle traveled through a field“Detectives determined the black Honda Accord, Washington license BZN5762, had left the roadway in the 300 block of Delameter Road. The vehicle continued through a field until it went down an embankment and overturned into Arkansas Creek.”
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Moore's vehicle overturned into Arkansas Creek“The vehicle continued through a field until it went down an embankment and overturned into Arkansas Creek.”
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Arkansas Creek was about 3 feet deep at the location“Arkansas Creek is about 3 feet deep where the vehicle was located.”
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Moore's next of kin have been notified“Moore's next of kin have been notified.”
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The Sheriff's Office extended condolences to Moore's family and friends“The Sheriff's Office extends its condolences to Ms. Moore's family and friends.”
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The vehicle was discovered after a citizen waved down a deputy on June 24“At about 1700 hours of June 24, 2026, a Cowlitz County Patrol Deputy was waved down by a citizen in the 400 block of Delameter Road in Castle Rock where the Deputy learned a black passenger car was submerged on its top in Arkansas Creek.”
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The discovery was at 17:00 hours“At about 1700 hours of June 24, 2026, a Cowlitz County Patrol Deputy was waved down by a citizen in the 400 block of Delameter Road in Castle Rock where the Deputy learned a black passenger car was submerged on its top in Arkansas Creek.”
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Moore was 55 years old“On June 20, 2026, the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the family of 55-year-old Loretta Evelyn Moore (aka Lori Moore) to report her as a missing person.”
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Moore was reported missing after missing a Father's Day event with her family“On June 20, 2026, the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the family of 55-year-old Loretta Evelyn Moore (aka Lori Moore) to report her as a missing person. Lori did not return home after visiting a known acquaintance in the Castle Rock, Washington area on June 19, 2026. Lori had missed an event with the family for Father’s Day.”
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Moore had a heart condition“Lori had missed an event with the family for Father’s Day. Family members also reported Lori has a medical condition affecting her heart.”
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Detectives obtained video footage showing Moore leaving a Castle Rock address on June 19“On June 21, 2026, Detectives contacted the known acquaintance and obtained video footage of her leaving the Castle Rock address on June 19, 2026, at 21:25 hours in her black 2018 Honda Accord.”
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Moore left in her Honda Accord on June 19 at 21:25“Detectives contacted the known acquaintance and obtained video footage of her leaving the Castle Rock address on June 19, 2026, at 21:25 hours in her black 2018 Honda Accord.”
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Moore's last known location was on I-5 near exit 48 at 21:31“Detectives obtained cellular records and learned the last known location Lori was traveling southbound I-5 near exit 48 at 21:31 hours.”
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No activity on Moore's phone, credit cards, or online accounts has been detected since June 19“Since June 19, 2026, there has not been any activity on Lori’s phone, credit cards, or online accounts, and she has not shown up to work.”