ISSAQUAH, Wash. — One person was taken to the hospital after a semi-truck reportedly ran off the road and crashed into a ditch along westbound State Route 18 near Tiger Mountain Summit this morning.
Eastside Fire & Rescue reported responding to the crash just before 6 a.m., saying the semi-truck had left the roadway and crashed into a tree.
According to Trooper Rick Johnson with the Washington State Patrol, the driver had some lacerations and a bump on their head, but no major injuries. Firefighters say he was taken to the hospital.
SR-18 was closed briefly as crews recovered the semi.
By 7:38 a.m., just the right lane of the highway was blocked, but drivers were told to continue to expect traffic delays in the area.
UPDATE 3: Back to just the right lane of WB SR 18 blocked at Tiger Mountain Summit (MP 25). Continue to expect delays in the area. https://t.co/qfaR1T8hzJ pic.twitter.com/7WuHpIlbkX
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