JEFFERSON COUNTY, Wash. — Two people were killed in a head-on collision on State Route 101 near Sequim Friday afternoon.
According to Washington State Patrol, one of the victims is a 9-year-old child.
All lanes of State Route 101 near Old Gardiner Road were blocked for multiple hours.
Two vehicles were involved in the crash, the Washington State Patrol said. According to the preliminary investigation, a vehicle heading southbound crossed the center line to avoid slowing traffic and struck a vehicle heading northbound head-on. The driver and passenger of the vehicle that was heading southbound were declared dead at the scene.
"Our hearts go out to all of those affected by this tragic incident," WSP wrote in a tweet.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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