Drowning determined as cause of death for woman found dead on beach near Ocean Shores

An autopsy was conducted of the person found deceased on Nov. 20 on the beach just north of Ocean Shores.

The examination showed that 39-year-old Itzel Perez of Tacoma drowned after her vehicle was overcome by waves while driving on the beach. Her family has been notified, and we extend our condolences to them after this tragic accident, said George Kelley, Grays Harbor County Coroner.

On Thursday, Nov. 20, at about 8:30 a.m., Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a report of a person found facedown on the beach just north of the Damon Road beach approach just north Ocean Shores…

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