According to investigators, a 59-year-old Everett woman was driving a school bus when she collided with a vehicle stopped in the HOV lane on northbound I-5
Marysville, WA – An Everett man died at a hospital after being involved in a crash with a school bus on Interstate 5 near Marysville on Tuesday morning, according to the Washington State Patrol.
The wreck took place in the northbound lanes of I-5 at milepost 196, just south of State Route 529 on Tuesday, February 23.
According to investigators, a 59-year-old Everett woman was driving a school bus when she collided with a vehicle stopped in the HOV lane on northbound I-5. Details on what led up to the acccident were not immediately released.
The Washington State Patrol troopers and firefighters immediately responded to the scene and rendered aid to the people involved in the crash.
Authorities reported that the driver of the vehicle hit by the bus was taken to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. He was only identified as a 29-year-old man from Everett.
The driver of the bus was transported to the hospital with unspecified injuries. There were no children on the bus at the time of the accident.
The crash caused the closure of the two left lanes and the HOV lane of northbound I-5 as authorities worked at the scene, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.
No additional details on the crash was immediately provided. The Washington State Patrol is still investigating to establish the cause of the collision.
Snohomish County continues to experience high number of injuries and fatalities due to traffic collisions each year. Traffic-related deaths averaged 44 fatalities annually between 2021 and 2023. The situation worsened as it reached its highest point in 2022, when 57 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 99, 92, 9, and 530 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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