News: Distracted driving leads to rollover semi crash on SR-18 in Issaquah

KING COUNTY, WA — A semi-truck overturned Thursday evening on State Route 18 near southeast Issaquah, according to the Washington State Patrol.

The accident happened on the westbound lanes of SR-18 near Tiger Summit. It was first reported by Trooper Rick Johnson at 6:04 p.m.

Officials indicated that the driver of the semi was looking at their phone before the big rig rolled onto its side and crashed off the roadway.

No injuries were immediately reported, but a longer clearance time was anticipated.

#DistractedDriving. Driver said they were looking at their phone ! No injuries but it will take time to clear this. WB 18 near Tiger summit. pic.twitter.com/0HJxVdLubO

— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) February 9, 2024

This blog will be updated should any new information become available.

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