Two Women Hospitalized after Semi-Truck Crash on Interstate 5 [Dupont, WA]

Semi-Truck Crash on Interstate 5 near Mounts Road Left Two Injured

DUPONT, WA (July 20, 2023) – Wednesday morning, a semi-truck crash on Interstate 5 left two women injured.

The incident occurred on July 19th, at around 5:30 a.m. near Mounts Road.

At this time, the details surrounding the crash remain unclear. However, reports state that a semi-truck jackknifed and blocked two lanes of traffic.

Two people were injured as a result of the semi-truck crash on Interstate 5, a 25-year-old woman and a 57-year-old woman. The 25-year-old woman was driving a car at the time of the collision and the 47-year-old woman was the driver of the semi-truck.

First responders at the site of the crash transported the two women to a local hospital for treatment. The driver of the car is said to be in critical condition. Meanwhile, the condition of the driver of the truck is currently unknown.

Following the crash, officials shut down several lanes on northbound Interstate 5 as crews performed cleanup and preliminary duties.

Simply by driving defensively and following the conditions of the road, you can prevent a reckless driving accident. Do not engage in any non-driving activity that creates a potential distraction. Also, never drive when you are sleepy or under the influence of any altering substance as this increases the risk of a fatal accident.

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