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1 driver killed in crash leading to two car fires on westbound I-90 in Preston

One driver was killed in a crash on westbound Interstate 90 in Preston that led to both cars becoming engulfed in flames on Saturday just before 5:45 p.m., Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson announced.

The driver of the other car was not injured, Johnson said.

Traffic on westbound I-90 was being diverted to exit 22 at the time. The highway was completely shut down, but Johnson tweeted just after 9 p.m. that the right lane had reopened.

According to WSP, one of the vehicles lost control while making a lane change and left the roadway, entering the median. The car continued until it hit a concrete abutment and burst into flames.

The second car was traveling behind the car that burst into flames and hit debris that was on fire. The second car then pulled to the right shoulder and came to a stop.

The flaming debris underneath the car caused it to become fully engulfed in flames.

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