Good Samaritan Assaulted in Washington State Dies
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}WENATCHEE, Wash.-- A man who was knocked unconscious while trying to help the driver of a disabled van in Wenatchee has died of his injury.
The Wenatchee World reports 53-year-old Jose Guadalupe Garcia of East Wenatchee died Friday at a hospital.
Police say he was punched in the face Thursday night , fell to the ground, and hit his head.
Police say the driver of the disabled van also assaulted an officer who arrived at the scene.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The motive for the assaults is unknown.
The suspect, 49-year-old Juan Gonzalez of Wenatchee, was jailed for investigation of assault, resisting arrest and attempting to disarm an officer. With the death he could be facing more-serious charges.
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