Fatal Semi-Truck Collision on I-90 Near Exit 32 in North Bend Claims One Life

A collision on Interstate 90 near milepost 32 on Wednesday afternoon led to the death of a 38-year-old man from Port Angeles and injured the 57-year-old driver of another semi-truck. The Washington State Patrol reported that the accident occurred around 12:45 p. m. when a blown tire caused the first truck to lose control and strike the second truck, which rolled into the median. Emergency responders pronounced the Port Angeles man dead at Harborview Medical Center, while the other driver was treated for injuries.

The crash blocked traffic for over five hours, creating significant backups. Both trucks were declared total losses and removed from the scene. Investigators continue to look into the incident, noting that drugs and alcohol do not appear to be factors. It remains unclear whether seatbelts were in use by either driver at the time of the crash.