News: 4 injured in two-vehicle crash on I-5 SB near SeaTac

KING COUNTY, WA — Four people were hurt early Saturday in a two-vehicle wreck on Interstate 5 near southeast SeaTac, according to the Washington State Patrol.

The accident took place on the southbound lanes at South 200th Street (milepost 151-2), near Angle Lake. It was first reported by the Washington State Patrol at 12:27 a.m.

An early investigation shows a 2019 Jeep Grand and a 2012 Toyota Prius were traveling southbound in lane 1 when the Jeep used the right shoulder to pass another vehicle and re-entered the lane. Moments after, the Jeep tried to enter lane 2 but hit the Toyota, causing the second car to lost control. The Toyota then overturned into the right shoulder before coming to rest on its roof in a nearby ditch.

Officials said the driver of the Toyota, a 27-year-old Tenino woman, and one of her passengers, a 28-year-old woman, both suffered undisclosed injuries and were transported to Valley Medical Center. One other passenger in the vehicle, a 26-year-old Olympia man, was not reported hurt.

The driver of the Jeep, a 25-year-old Puyallup man, and his passenger, a 33-year-old Yakima woman, also sustained injuries but were not taken to a hospital.

A section of the roadway was shut down for over 4 hours during the emergency response and investigation.

An investigation was underway, but the WSP said the Puyallup man faces a charge of vehicular assault. All involved parties were found to have been wearing seat belts at the time of the wreck.

Have you suffered personal or financial losses in a recent crash at the fault of another party? You may be entitled to compensation. The Seattle car accident attorneys at Dubin Law Group are experienced in helping drivers in the area fight for the money they deserve. Connect with us at 206-462-4428 or online to schedule a consultation at no obligation.

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