Teen victim had Colfax link

Josie Freier, 15, one of two University High School students who were fatally injured in an accident Saturday night in Spokane Valley, was the granddaughter of Bob and Suzanne Lonn of Wilbur. The Lonn family at one time operated a welding shop along N. Main in Colfax.

She was the daughter of Kristin and Rick Freier of Spokane Valley. Known as Jo Jo, the Freier girl and the other victim of the accident, McKenzie Mott, also 15, were friends and played soccer together.

The Spokesman Review Oct. 10 featured a picture of Rick Freier, and a call for donations to the Marines Toy for Tots in her memor...