ENUMCLAW, Wash. — Two people are dead and three are in the hospital after a crash on State Route 410 in Enumclaw.
It happened Sunday afternoon at Milepost 34, near the Mud Mountain Dam Recreation Area.
According to Puget Sound Fire, two people were airlifted to Harborview Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.
A third person was taken to a nearby hospital with moderate injuries.
Puget Sound Fire says three vehicles were involved in the crash.
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Washington State Patrol says a 63-year-old woman was heading west when she tried to pass in a “no pass zone.” Although she quickly swerved back when she saw oncoming traffic, she crashed into another vehicle.
Troopers said her actions led to the deadly collision that killed a 72-year-old man and a 69-year-old woman.
The State Patrol called the crash an unnecessary tragedy.
“The no-passing zones are there because it’s not safe to pass in those areas,” said Trooper Rick Johnson. “This just shows that horrific things can happen.”
That 63-year-old driver was arrested and will likely face vehicular homicide and vehicular assault charges.
Parts of State Route 410 were closed for most of the day but have since reopened.