WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — First responders were dispatched to the area of Birch Bay-Lynden Road and N Enterprise Road about 9am on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, due to report of an injury crash.
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.
According to radio transmissions from the scene at the time, a law enforcement vehicle was involved in the crash. Washington State Patrol is handling the crash investigation.
About 12pm, Whatcom County Public Works issued an alert advising motorists that Birch Bay-Lynden Road between N Enterprise Road and Woodland Road was closed and there was no current estimate on when the road would reopen.
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Washington State Patrol Director of Public Affairs Chris Loftis provided Whatcom News the following details via email.
Shortly before 9:30 this morning, a Border Patrol agent was involved in an operation that led to a vehicular pursuit of a suspect in Whatcom County. During that pursuit, the agent’s vehicle was involved in a collision with an uninvolved third party at the 4-way stop at the intersection of Birch Bay – Lynden and Enterprise Roads. Both drivers sustained minor and non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital.
WSP is investigating the collision as we would any other. The investigation is ongoing.
Questions regarding HSI/ICE/Border Patrol’s initial operations should be directed to HSI. Questions regarding any alleged crimes by the fleeing suspect should be directed to the FBI.
– Washington State Patrol (October 15, 2025)
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