Woodland, WA (December 16, 2024) – Three people sustained injuries in a collision that occurred early Monday morning on Interstate 5 near milepost 24, according to the Washington State Patrol.
The crash took place at approximately 12:45 a.m. on December 16. Authorities say a 27-year-old man was traveling at a high rate of speed when his vehicle rear-ended another car. The impact caused the second vehicle to veer into a guardrail, resulting in significant damage.
Three occupants of the second car, identified as a 44-year-old woman and two men aged 20 and 25, all from Renton, were injured in the crash. Emergency responders transported all three to a nearby hospital for treatment. The extent of their injuries has not been disclosed.
The driver of the first vehicle was not reported to be injured. Officials have not released additional details regarding the circumstances surrounding the crash. An investigation is ongoing to determine what led to the collision.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families. We wish them a full and speedy recovery.
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- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
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