BELLINGHAM, Wash. — First responders were dispatched about 6:10am, Saturday, April 30th, to the southbound lanes of I-5, south of the N Lake Samish interchange due to a report of an injury crash.
Washington State Patrol (WSP) Trooper Jacob Kennett told Whatcom News a BMW was southbound on I-5 in the passing lane when it swerved to the right and left the roadway, going over the guardrail and rolling while airborne. The BMW ended up suspended in trees about 3 feet off the ground.
Kennett said the driver was transported to PeaceHealth St Joseph Medical Center and it was thought their injuries were not life-threatening.
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Click for more informationKennett said he had no information that the driver had been ejected, contrary to initial reports.
A person who said they witnessed the crash and stayed with the driver until aid arrived told Whatcom News the driver was ejected out of the vehicle.
“The driver was extremely fortunate not to have had more serious injuries,” Kennett said.
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Click for more informationA witness told the WSP the BMW was having trouble staying in their lane prior to the crash.
WSP continues to investigate the cause of the crash.
Kennett said 1 of the southbound lanes of I-5 would be closed once work begins to recover the vehicle from its perch.
This story was updated about 1pm with details provided by a civilian witness.