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Yahoo
16-03-2025
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Three dead in wrong-way crash on I-5 in Thurston County, WA
The Brief Three people were killed in a wrong-way crash on I-5 near the Scatter Creek Rest Area in Thurston County early Sunday morning. The crash involved two vehicles initially, with a third vehicle colliding with one of the obstructing cars; the driver of the third vehicle was not injured. Northbound lanes were closed with traffic diverted through the rest area until about 10:30am when I-5 fully reopened. THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. - A wrong-way crash on Interstate 5 south of Olympia left three people dead early Sunday morning, according to Washington State Patrol Trooper John Dattilo. What we know The crash happened near the Scatter Creek Rest Area just north of Grand Mound, where a vehicle traveling in the wrong direction struck another car head-on. All three fatalities were occupants of the vehicles involved in the initial collision, Dattilo said. A news release later in the day said that one of the victims was a man and two were women. Their ages and identities have not yet been released. Following the initial impact, both vehicles blocked the roadway, leading to a third vehicle colliding with one of the obstructing cars. The driver of the third vehicle, a 21-yar-old woman, was not impaired and did not sustain any injuries, Dattilo said. Troopers, along with personnel from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), responded to the scene. The northbound lanes of I-5 were closed for hours, with traffic being diverted through the Scatter Creek Rest Area. Northbound I-5 reopened around 10:30 a.m. What's next Authorities are urging drivers traveling northbound to proceed with caution through the rest area. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and further details have yet to be released. The Source Information in this story comes from Washington State Patrol Trooper John Datillo and the Washington State Department of Transportation. Audio of 911 call released in Idaho student murders case Thieves steal 60 guns from South Hill, WA storage units St. Patrick's Day celebrations kick off in Seattle with rainy parade, more events Best time to see the UW cherry blossoms in Seattle Seattle Seahawks reach deal with WR Cooper Kupp To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national coverage, plus 24/7 streaming coverage from across the nation.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Yahoo
68-year-old dies in motorcycle crash on SR-7 in Spanaway
One man is dead following a crash Thursday on State Route 7 in Spanaway. In a newly released video captured during the crash, the motorcyclist can be seen falling off his bike and nearly causing even more chaos by colliding with what looks to be a USPS van. It appears that the van did not stay at the scene. However, when we asked troopers about this, they said they were not looking at the incident as a hit and run because they said there was no evidence on the road or the rider showing that was the case. The motorcycle was racing down the road, driving along the double, yellow-striped center lane, before crashing into the median and rolling into the road. In the video, it appears the man rolls underneath the van. The van appears to have a USPS logo on the side, but we have not been able to confirm it belongs to the agency. We reached out to USPS to ask about this. So far, they have not gotten back to us. KIRO 7 did speak with Trooper John Dattilo of the Washington State Patrol to inquire as to why this isn't considered a hit and run. 'Even though the video shows the rider may have landed in front of a van and subsequently been run over, there's no roadway evidence and there's no evidence on the motorcycle rider himself to support that,' says Trooper Dattilo. He confirmed that detectives would be investigating further if they considered this incident as a hit and run. He also stated that troopers have not had any additional contact with the driver of that van. But, he did mention that anytime we see nicer weather, there's also an increase in crashes. A stark reminder to drivers to be mindful of others on the road. Meanwhile, troopers are still trying to get in touch with the family of the man who was killed, so we still don't know who he is. As it turns out, the tragedy occurred at an intersection that some local businesses say has been a problem for years. Some who work nearby say they're still pretty shaken up. 'It was really bad. Honestly, last night I couldn't really sleep,' says Qadir Norri. He runs 'White Eagle Motorsports,' a used car business that sits on the same block as the accident. But, he's also a motorcyclist who knows the risks involved when he gets on the road. He says this is the worst possible outcome. 'I've seen things like that. But, this was like really bad,' Norri continued. 'Like, his head was kind of smashed completely.' Meanwhile, Nicholas Boullester, Owner of 'Who's Your Data?', has been in the area for the past 15 years. And, even though he's never experienced anything as tragic as what took place yesterday, he warns other drivers, especially motorcyclists, to be mindful of their surroundings. 'You're going up against a truck, or a car, or a van. And, you're not going to survive,' says Boullester. 'So, if you're on a motorcycle, just be safe.' Boullester also mentioned that accidents are nothing new around the area. He'd estimate there's about one a month, and they become increasingly dangerous in the summer. He cited speeding and reckless driving. The latter of which, sadly, resulted in yesterday's deadly crash.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Alert: Multi-vehicle crash near Spanaway blocks northbound lanes, state patrol says
A multi-vehicle crash near Spanaway has blocked traffic Thursday morning. Most of the northbound lanes are blocked at state Route 7 near 176th Street, according to Washington State Patrol Trooper John Dattilo on X. Central Pierce Fire & Rescue and state patrol is on scene. The driver of a black Camaro was driving northbound when they struck the fuel tank of a semi-truck. The semi-truck driver was stopped at a red light, Dattilo told The News Tribune. The Camaro's driver has been transported to a local hospital for minor injuries. The official cause of the crash is under investigation, Dattilo said. Tow trucks are working to get the roadway partially opened. There is also a fuel spill that will be getting cleaned up.
