The WSP officer was injured in the accident and was transported to an area hospital
King County, Wash. – A Washington State Patrol (WSP) Trooper was injured after being struck by a car at the scene of a traffic collision in North Bend.
The accident happened around midnight on eastbound I-90 near Milepost 20, according to the Washington State Patrol.
The officer was reportedly at the scene of an initial three-vehicle collision when he was hit by a speeding car.
The officer was injured in the accident and was transported to an area hospital.
This is a 3 vehicle injury collision WB 90 near MP 38. A pickup lost control causing this mess. There are high winds and an ice storm. DO NOT travel if you don't have to! Take it SLOW!! Treacherous driving right now. pic.twitter.com/MpAMqkNgmD
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) January 17, 2024
The driver of the speeding car was unhurt and is being evaluated for possible impairment.
Injuries were reported in the initial crash, but it is unknown how many people were injured or what the severity of their injuries was.
Additional information about the accident was not provided.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
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