18-Year-Old Kiya Winder, Four Others Injured in Crash on 5 Freeway at Northwest Avenue [Bellingham, WA]

18-Year-Old Kiya Winder Identified in Injury Crash on 5 Freeway at Northwest Avenue
In Bellingham

 
BELLINGHAM, WA (November 9, 2023) – Officials identified 18-year-old Kiya Winder as one of the five victims who were hurt in a crash on 5 Freeway on October 29.
 
According to the Washington State Patrol, the collision happened at Northwest Avenue shortly before 1:00 AM. Based on a report, Winder was driving a pickup truck on the freeway at the time of the crash.
 
Due to unknown reasons, the truck veered to the left and hit a cable barrier near Northwest Avenue. The truck then flipped and blocked all lanes of the northbound side of the freeway.
 
As a result, Winder and four other Bellingham teens sustained injuries in the crash. Crews took her and her three passengers to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center. Crews transported a 15-year-old to Harborview Medical Center. A sixth passenger was not hurt.
 
Troopers said the teens were not wearing seatbelts.
 
At this point, an investigation into the case is ongoing. However, no other details are available.

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