WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — First responders were dispatched to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on the Mount Baker Highway about 8:30am on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Soon after another crash occurred in the same area drawing a larger emergency services response.
As of 9am, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reported all lanes were blocked through the crash scenes.
A Washington State Patrol trooper at the scene reported a driver was being transported to PeaceHealth St Joseph Medical Center due to their injuries.
As of 9:30am, reports from the scene were that law enforcement personnel were alternating traffic through the crash scene via the eastbound lane.
WSDOT reported the lanes were reopened by 10:55am.
Readers are encouraged to stay up to date on local driving conditions via the Whatcom News Traffic page.
Discover more from Whatcom News
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
Be First to Comment