A man and a woman, both believed to be in their 60s, died at the scene. The trooper suffered minor injuries, according to WSP.
MASON COUNTY, Wash. — Two people are dead and a Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper is injured after a crash in Mason County on Saturday, according to law enforcement.
The collision took place just after 2:30 p.m. on Highway 101 at Taylor Towne milepost 352, according to WSP. Taylor Towne is approximately six miles south of Shelton, Wash.
The trooper was driving southbound on the highway while responding to another incident when a car turned off of Southeast Lynch Road onto the highway and the trooper struck the car, said Mason County Deputy Sheriff Matt Colbenson.
A man and a woman in the car, both believed to be in their 60s, died at the scene. The trooper was taken to the hospital as a precaution and suffered minor injuries, WSP said.
Officials said no one else was in the car. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is investigating the crash. Detectives are investigating specifics of the crash and if speed was a possible cause.
“Our condolences to the family,” Colbenson said. “This is an unfortunate event.”
The roadway is closed with no estimated time of reopening. Drivers are encouraged to find alternate routes.
This is a developing story. Check back soon for updates.
