Fatality crash closes Mt Baker Highway in both directions (Sat.)

By Staff on May 16, 2026 11:23am

WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — First responders were dispatched about 10:35am on Saturday, May 16, 2026, to the 5800 block (milepost 19) of the Mount Baker Highway (SR542) due to report of an injury crash.

Approximate location of the crash. Source: WSDOT

Washington State Patrol Trooper Brad Tulloch told Whatcom News they responded to a 2-vehicle head-on crash. The drivers were the only occupants of the vehicles.

One of the drivers was declared deceased at the scene and the other was transported to PeaceHealth St Joseph Medical Center.

Tulloch said motorists can expect an extended closure to be extended while troopers investigate the scene.

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