Two Oak Harbor Residents Seriously Injured after a Head-On Crash near Deception Pass
Island County, WA (May 21, 2021) – Thursday afternoon, two people sustained serious injuries after a head-on collision near Deception Pass.
The Island County crash happened on May 20.
The State Patrol said a 79-year-old driver was southbound when she suffered a medical emergency and swerved into the oncoming lane, collided head-on with a car driven by a 68-year-old man.
As a result, the woman was airlifted to a hospital in Everett while the man was taken to Anacortes.
Meanwhile, Highway 20 was blocked just south of the Deception Pass bridge for about 3 hours.
No other information is released. Further investigation is ongoing.
What Follows For the Parties Involved in this Island County Crash?
Auto accidents are a major public health threat, and they are a leading cause of death for individuals ages 5-64. These accidents are the leading cause of long-term disability in the U.S. Thus, it is crucial that everyone remain calm in order to properly handle the immediate aftermath of an automobile collision.
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