Highway 2 Head-On Collision Injures Olathe Residents [Skykomish, WA]

Skykomish, WA (July 28, 2022) On Wednesday afternoon, 3 people were hospitalized after a head-on collision on US Highway 2.

According to the Washington State Patrol (WSP), the head-on vehicle Crash happened around 1:11 p.m.

Reports say that a 69-year-old Everett man on an eastbound Mercedes-Benz SUV crossed the center line and struck a westbound Ford F-150.

Paramedics transported the Everett man to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Meanwhile, rescuers took the 2 other two people from Olathe, Kansas to EvergreenHealth Monroe.

The collision caused the closure of the highway for over 3 hours.

Officials are investigating the scene and have not released additional details as of this time.

When driving, it is important to follow all driving laws and the conditions of the road. If you see any vehicle or driver that looks dangerous, keep your distance. If you see a vehicle weaving in and out of the lanes, following too closely, move over a few lanes and get out of their way.

Drive defensively to ensure the safety of surrounding vehicles, drivers, and pedestrians.

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Washington’s road accident rate continues to increase, rather than decrease, despite the additional safety features on newer vehicle models.

The increasing crash rate reflects that auto accidents like the Highway 2 head-on collision are a major public health threat. They are a leading cause of death for individuals ages 5-64.

As a matter of fact, according to the NHTSA, two out of three motorists will be involved in an injury accident during their life.

That is why it is important to know what to do if you incur a motor vehicle accident much like the US-2 vehicle crash.

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