Kent, WA (January 13, 2025) – A wrong-way crash early Sunday morning on Highway 167 in Kent left at least one person seriously injured. The collision occurred around 3 a.m. near the Carpool Lane, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

Preliminary reports indicate that a driver traveling in the wrong direction collided with two other vehicles. Emergency responders transported at least one individual with serious injuries to the hospital for treatment.

Authorities have confirmed that the wrong-way driver will face charges of vehicular assault. If impairment is determined to have contributed to the crash, additional charges for driving under the influence may also be filed.

The incident remains under investigation as officials work to determine the exact cause of the collision.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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