MOTORIST KILLED IN CRASH NEAR REPUBLIC
REPUBLIC, WA — A fatal accident occurred on Sunday night approximately 23 miles east of Republic, claiming the life of one motorist.
The collision was reported around 7:30 p.m. on State Route 20, involving two vehicles traveling in opposite directions. According to the Washington State Patrol, a sedan crossed over the centerline and collided head-on with an oncoming pickup truck. The 32-year-old driver of the sedan was pronounced dead at the scene.
Emergency responders from the Ferry County Sheriff’s Office and local fire departments arrived shortly after the crash. The driver of the pickup sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Authorities have closed one lane of State Route 20 to facilitate the investigation and vehicle recovery. The Washington State Patrol is leading the investigation to determine the cause of the crash.
More information about the incident will be released as it becomes available.