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Death of man after dog attack ruled accidental

EMRY DINMAN | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 5 years, 1 month AGO
by EMRY DINMAN
Staff Writer | October 15, 2020 1:00 AM

MOSES LAKE — The death of a Moses Lake man who was attacked last Thursday by his dog in his own home was ruled accidental by the Grant County Coroner, according to local law enforcement.

Zachary Willis, one of two victims of last Thursday’s dog attack at a residence in the Harvest Manor Mobile Home Park, died at the scene due to multiple dog bites, according to the autopsy. A woman who was also attacked and who has not been named by authorities was transported to the hospital for her injuries.

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