MAPLE VALLEY, Wash. — One person was killed when a car and semitruck collided Saturday morning on SR 18 near Maple Valley, officials said.
The crash happened around 11:30 a.m. on SR 18 at milepost 27, just west of I-90.
A small black SUV was traveling westbound on SR 18 when it crossed the center line and hit the semitruck traveling eastbound in a head-on collision, according to state patrol.
The driver of the SUV, an adult woman, died on the scene. The driver of the semitruck was transported to a local hospital for evaluation.
SR 18 closed from I-90 to Issaquah/Hobart Road but was reopened hours later.
SR 18 has reopened ! #DriveSafe.
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) January 26, 2020
#Update. This is now a fatality. More info when I arrive.
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) January 25, 2020
Both directions of HWY 18 at MP27 will be closed for an extended period of time. Please use alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/l6Ab9GqfKi
— Eastside Fire & Rescue (@EastsideFire) January 25, 2020
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