Preliminary reports indicate that a 21-year-old Poulsbo man was driving a 2018 Honda Accord northbound on Highway 3 when he tried to change lanes and collided with a 2009 Mazda CX9
Poulsbo, WA – An investigation is underway into a two-vehicle accident that sent three people to a hospital early Sunday morning near Poulsbo.
According to the Washington State Patrol, the crash happened on Highway 3 in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 8.
Preliminary reports indicate that a 21-year-old Poulsbo man was driving a 2018 Honda Accord northbound on Highway 3 when he tried to change lanes and collided with a 2009 Mazda CX9. The Mazda, driven by a 58-year-old Quilcene woman, was also heading north in a different lane when it was struck by the Honda.
After the initial impact, the Honda drifted off the roadway and slammed into the guardrail while the Mazda slammed into a tree and ended up in the embankment.
Both drivers and a passenger in the Honda, a 19-year-old Poulsbo woman, were all transported to St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale with unspecified injuries.
According to the Washington State Patrol, alcohol or drugs were suspected to have played a role in the incident. There were no reports of any arrests in connection with the accident.
No further details were released. The crash remains under investigation by the WSP.
Traffic-related deaths in Kitsap County have remained a serious concern, averaging 19 fatalities annually between 2021 and 2023. The situation worsened as it reached its highest point in 2023, when 22 lives were lost due to traffic collisions. Data from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) shows that a large share of these fatal crashes occurred on state highways, with State Routes 104 and Highway 14 ranking among the most dangerous roadways in the county. These routes are particularly hazardous due to a combination of sharp curves and heavy traffic flow, including frequent semi-truck activity. Such conditions often lead to risky passing maneuvers, increasing the likelihood of vehicles veering into oncoming lanes. In addition to roadway design and traffic volume, contributing factors commonly include impaired driving, excessive speed, unsafe passing, and driver distraction. Motorists are strongly encouraged to stay alert, especially when traveling through high-risk areas, to reduce the chances of being involved in a devastating crash.
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