WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — First responders were dispatched to the area of Chuckanut Drive (SR11) and Hiline Road about 7:55pm on Friday, August 29, 2025, due to a report of a crash.
Washington State Department of Transportation issued the following statement about 9:35pm.
All lanes are blocked on State Route 11/Chuckanut Drive near Hiline Road (mp 16) south of Bellingham due to a collision.
First responders have arrived on the scene, but there is no estimated time for the highway to reopen.
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Click for more informationPeople traveling in the area should expect delays and consider taking alternate routes.
– Washington State Department of Transportation
According to the PulsePoint EMS dispatch log reporting system, at least 1 patient was transported from the scene to PeaceHealth St Joseph’s Medical Center via a medic unit.
WSDOT announced about 1am that all lanes had been reopened.
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Washington State Patrol Trooper Kelsey Harding told Whatcom News via email that this was a 2-vehicle crash. A black 2008 BMW 335 with 1 occupant collided with a dark blue 2007 Chevrolet Malibu with 4 occupants. Harding did not have information regarding what led to the crash nor the extent of damage or injuries. She did confirm an occupant of the Chevrolet was transported from the scene to PeaceHealth St Joseph’s Medical Center in Bellingham.
Harding said a WSP collision technician surveyed the crash scene which led to the extended closure.
While the cause of the crash remains under investigation according to Harding, the 20-year-old driver of the BMW was booked into the Whatcom County Jail and charged with suspicion of driving under the influence and reckless driving.
Readers are encouraged to stay up to date on local driving conditions via the Whatcom News Traffic page.
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