ANACORTES, Wash. — State Route 20 in Anacortes was closed in both directions Monday morning following a deadly crash involving multiple vehicles.
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reported that the crash happened along SR 20 near the intersection of North Dewey Beach Drive at around 7:30 a.m.
According to the Washington State Patrol and the Anacortes School District, Edmundo Corrales, a Spanish teacher at Anacortes High School, was killed in the crash.
In a statement from the school district, Corrales was described as a “dedicated educator whose warmth, humor, and passion for teaching touched the lives of countless students and colleagues.”
“We are committed to supporting Mr. Corrales’s students and the well-being of all members of our school community who may be impacted by this loss. Grief counselors will be available to students and staff at Anacortes High School, and we encourage anyone in need of support to access these resources. Losing a member of our school community is deeply painful, and if you notice anyone, student or adult, showing signs of grief, please reach out and help connect them with available support services.We know this loss will be felt deeply across our school and community. Please keep the Corrales family and all those who loved him in your thoughts during this time of grief.”
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