Two Men Injured in Wrong-Way Accident on Highway 167 [Kent, WA]

Two Hospitalized in Kent Wrong-Way Accident on Highway 167

 
KENT, WA (January 15, 2025) — Two people sustained serious injuries in a wrong-way accident on Highway 167 on Sunday, January 12.
 
According to the Washington State Patrol, the crash took place around 3:00 a.m. on Highway 516 near 277th Street.
 
WSP said a black Cadillac CTS traveled southbound in the northbound HOV lane. Then, it sideswiped a blue Honda CR-V. After that, it collided head-on with a white Subaru Outback. The impact caused both the Cadillac and Subaru to catch fire.
 
Emergency responders transported the 22-year-old Tacoma man driving the Cadillac and the 33-year-old Puyallup man in the Subaru to Harborview Medical Center with serious injuries. Meanwhile, the 59-year-old Puyallup man driving the Honda was not hurt.
 
Officials closed the northbound lanes of Highway 167 and the southbound HOV lane for approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes. Authorities later reopened the road at around 7:00 a.m.
 
Investigators believe impairment may have contributed to the crash. The driver of the Cadillac faces vehicular assault charges.
 
Exercise caution on the road. Never compromise safety by driving under the influence. Let’s collectively create a responsible and secure driving environment.

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